The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 20,800
€ 24,600
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 TSI BMT
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 TSI BMT
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2754 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.25 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CXS*
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.95 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.21 lb/hp
22.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
38 mpg
43 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
621 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
471 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
94.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
125 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
