The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 19,500
€ 23,400
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Honda Civic 1.4 is 1.8 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.5
69.5
77.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.1
101.5
165.3
167.1 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.79 %
General
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
1K
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
82 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
88 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
33.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
33.34 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
47 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
570 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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).
113.6 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
111.8 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
