The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
€ 20,800
€ 26,000
€ 20,800
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 a little. Both cars are the same length, but the Honda Civic 1.8 is 1.3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57.5
69.5
77.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
167.5
103.1
167.5
167.5 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.33 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.21 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
609 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
471 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
125 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).
96.6 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
125 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
