The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI BMT (12 - 14)
€ 23,900
€ 17,200
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,200
ⓘ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 4.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
57.9
69.7
77.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
102.2
172
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3038 lb
Curb Weight
2657 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
381 lb
12.54 %
General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
FK..
Generation
AU
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 BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
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 4300 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.63 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.75 lb/hp
31.63 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
65 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
60 mpg
city
40 mpg
69 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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 / Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
