The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19)
€ 24,500
€ 28,300
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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
167.6
172 in
Length
167.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2945 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
140 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
140 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
134 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
▶ REPLAY
21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.04 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
39 mpg
46 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
45 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
510 mi
Range
609 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
510 mi
609 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
115.6 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
