The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
€ 27,900

€ 27,000

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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. The Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC is 9.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
56.5
70.8
81.7
58.7
70.4
81.6
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.7 in
106.2
177.9
103.1
168.7
177.9 in
Length
168.7 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
FC
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
25.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.03 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
67 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
64 mpg
city
39 mpg
67 mpg
highway
57 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
816 mi
Range
647 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
816 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
90.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
71.9 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft