The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 21,700
€ 25,000
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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. The Honda Civic 1.8 is 1.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
57.9
69.7
77.6
58.7
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
102.2
169.3
103.1
167.5
169.3 in
Length
167.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
4.08 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual 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
*CZE*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.89 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.12 lb/hp
18.89 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
41 mpg
45 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
536 mi
Range
598 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
536 mi
598 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
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).
98.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
109.9 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
877 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
