The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 23,000

€ 21,500

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC is 4.5 cm longer, 2.9 cm narrower and 2.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1470
1770
1970
1491
1799
2027
1770 mm
Width
1799 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2027 mm
1470 mm
Height
1491 mm
2595
4300
2620
4255
4300 mm
Length
4255 mm
2595 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1229 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
211 kg
14.65 %

General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
FK..
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1597 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
118 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
300 NM
175 NM
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
12.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.38 kg/bhp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
12.2 kg/bhp
11.38 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
78 mpg
58 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
71 mpg
city
48 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
863 mi
Range
634 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
863 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
74 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).
92.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
74 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
94 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
112 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
430 kg
Maximum Payload
521 kg
477 L
Boot Capacity
380 L








1378 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L