The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

€ 20,100
Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (09 - 11) Honda Civic 1.4
€ 26,400
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

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 0.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (09 - 11)
69.5
77.4
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.5 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (09 - 11)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
103.1
168
167.5 in
Length
168 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
168 lb
5.7 %
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (17 - 18)

General

Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
AU
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 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
99 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
94 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
110 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
15 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

682 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.4

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

 REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.27 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
27.27 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
36 mpg
46 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
545 mi
Range
586 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
545 mi
586 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
108 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).
100.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
108 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft