The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12)
€ 23,900
€ 18,400
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC is 6.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.9
69.7
77.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.7 in
Width
70.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
102.2
172
101.5
165.3
172 in
Length
165.3 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3038 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
10.8 %
General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
FK..
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.25 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.75 lb/hp
32.25 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
65 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
60 mpg
city
34 mpg
69 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
863 mi
Range
621 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
863 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
104.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
74 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
