The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
€ 20,100
€ 22,600
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Honda Civic 1.4 is 1.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
57.5
69.5
77.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
167.5
103.1
167.5
167.5 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
2.16 %
General
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
99 hp
113 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
94 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
110 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
15 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.05 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
24.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
41 mpg
53 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
46 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
545 mi
Range
706 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
545 mi
706 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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).
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).
83.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
108 kWh
83.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
