The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 30,000
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19) Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
€ 25,100
 VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100

ⓘ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 10.2 inches longer and 2.3 inches lower.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19)
70.8
81.7
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 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 Automatic (18 - 19)
106.2
177.9
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 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 1.4 TSI BMT
2998 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3902 lb
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.6 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
FC
Generation
AU
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 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZC*
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
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
123 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.76 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.41 lb/hp
22.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
57 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
50 mpg
city
38 mpg
62 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
609 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
697 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
96.6 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
84.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
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)
36 cu ft