The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13)
€ 23,000

€ 28,200

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Honda Civic 1.8 is 3.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 6.9 inches lower than the VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
57.9
69.7
77.6
64.8
69.9
76.6
69.7 in
Width
69.9 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 in
Height
64.8 in
102.2
169.3
101.5
166.2
169.3 in
Length
166.2 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
3045 lb
Curb Weight
3217 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.35 %

General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
FK..
Generation
1KP
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 CrossGolf 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 6500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
120 hp
VW CrossGolf 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 CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.81 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
22.07 lb/hp
26.81 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
37 mpg
36 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
493 mi
526 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
123.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
119.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
902 lb
Maximum Payload
1171 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft









39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft