The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 32,200
€ 23,700
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 10.4 inches longer and 2.2 inches lower.
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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
167.5
177.9 in
Length
167.5 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.38 %
General
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
FC
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
180 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
162 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.25 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
16.41 lb/hp
20.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
39 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
30 mpg
city
37 mpg
47 mpg
highway
52 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
469 mi
Range
598 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
469 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
115.6 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
115.6 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
