The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.0 TSI BMT (17 - 18)
€ 20,100

€ 18,100

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,100
ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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
167.6
167.5 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2659 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
119 lb
4.28 %

General
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DKL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4300 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
99 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
94 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
110 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
15 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.65 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
31.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
41 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
34 mpg
city
40 mpg
46 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
545 mi
Range
647 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
545 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
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).
90.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
108 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft