The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 30,900

€ 19,900

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo is 9.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
56.5
70.8
81.7
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
106.2
177.9
103.1
168.7
177.9 in
Length
168.7 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
2881 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.99 %

General
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
FC
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
180 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
180 hp
89 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
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16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
16.01 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
41 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
48 mpg
highway
59 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
493 mi
Range
621 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
493 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
85.3 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
109.9 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
999 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







33.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft