The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

€ 22,100
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11) Honda Civic 1.8
€ 25,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18) VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
57.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11)
69.5
77.4
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)
103.1
167.6
167.5 in
Length
167.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
2919 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.31 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 18)

General

Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
AU
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
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
*DPB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

Performance

Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
122 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT

▶ REPLAY
21.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.73 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.15 lb/hp
22.73 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
33 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
33 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
42 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
437 mi
Range
634 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
437 mi
634 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
134.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft