The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT (14 - 16)
€ 24,500
€ 25,400
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 4.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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
172
103.1
167.5
172 in
Length
167.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
2945 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
146 lb
4.96 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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 ACT 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
140 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
140 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT 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 ACT BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.04 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
39 mpg
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
45 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
510 mi
Range
661 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
510 mi
661 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
89 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
115.6 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
