The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 21,700
€ 20,600
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Honda Civic 1.8 is 4 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
57.9
69.7
77.6
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.7 in
Width
70.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
102.2
169.3
101.5
165.3
169.3 in
Length
165.3 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.7 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
FK..
Generation
1K
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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
84 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.07 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.12 lb/hp
33.07 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
41 mpg
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
536 mi
Range
589 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
536 mi
589 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
109.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
877 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
