The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

€ 22,100
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11) Honda Civic 1.8
€ 19,900
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.0 TSI
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Honda Civic 1.8 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
57.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11)
69.5
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
69.5 in
Width
70.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
167.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
2919 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
152 lb
5.21 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)

General

Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DLA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 0 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
89 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Performance

Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI

 REPLAY
21.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.09 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.15 lb/hp
31.09 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
33 mpg
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
42 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
437 mi
Range
621 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
437 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
85.3 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
134.5 kWh
85.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft