The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI (08 - 12)
€ 22,100
€ 22,600
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Honda Civic 1.8 is 2.2 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
57.5
69.5
77.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.5 in
Height
58.3 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
165.3
167.5 in
Length
165.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
2919 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.57 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
1K
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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21.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.7 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.15 lb/hp
23.7 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
33 mpg
38 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
42 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
437 mi
Range
551 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
437 mi
551 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
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).
117.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
134.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
