The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

€ 30,000
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19) Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
€ 29,700
 VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 eTSI.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19)
70.8
81.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
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
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19)
106.2
177.9
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
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 eTSI
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.45 %
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)

General

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
FC
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DFY*
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 eTSI
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 eTSI

Performance

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

▶ REPLAY
25.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.41 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
57 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
50 mpg
city
40 mpg
62 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
675 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
697 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
87.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
84.3 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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