The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 30,000
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19) Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19)
70.8
81.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
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 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
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
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.3 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

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
9-speed automatic 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
*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 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 ACT

Performance

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
25.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.41 lb/hp
22.65 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
57 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
57 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
city
38 mpg
62 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
595 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
697 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
89 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
84.3 kWh
89 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
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 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
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft