The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11)
€ 30,900
€ 22,100
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 12.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
56.5
70.8
81.7
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.3 in
106.2
177.9
101.5
165.3
177.9 in
Length
165.3 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
2881 lb
Curb Weight
2802 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.74 %
General
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
FC
Generation
1K
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
180 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
180 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
177 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.94 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
16.01 lb/hp
26.94 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
645 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
493 mi
645 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
100.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
109.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
999 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
