The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT (18 - 18)
€ 30,900
€ 24,900
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo is 10.2 inches longer and 2.3 inches lower.
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.5
70.8
81.7
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
106.2
177.9
103.1
167.6
177.9 in
Length
167.6 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2881 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.52 %
General
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
FC
Generation
AU
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
180 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
180 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
177 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
16.01 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
41 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
32 mpg
city
35 mpg
48 mpg
highway
53 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
493 mi
Range
598 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
493 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
98.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
109.9 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
999 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
