The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 19,500
€ 27,000
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic 1.4 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
57.5
69.5
77.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.5 in
Width
70.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
167.1
103.1
168.7
167.1 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.45 %
General
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
82 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
88 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
106 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
33.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
33.34 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
47 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
647 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
111.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
90.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
111.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
