The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 27,900
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
€ 25,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 10.2 inches longer and 2.3 inches lower.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
70.8
81.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
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
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
106.2
177.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
177.9 in
Length
167.6 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.49 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPB*
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
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
125 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
25.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.73 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.03 lb/hp
22.73 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
67 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
64 mpg
city
39 mpg
67 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
816 mi
Range
634 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
816 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF 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).
92.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
71.9 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft