The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 27,900
€ 26,100
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 1.6 i-DTEC is 10.4 inches longer and 2.2 inches lower.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.72 %
General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
FC
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPT*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
138 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.03 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
67 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
64 mpg
city
41 mpg
67 mpg
highway
57 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
816 mi
Range
661 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
816 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
89 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
71.9 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
