The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 23,000
€ 21,400
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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
169.3
103.1
167.5
169.3 in
Length
167.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
3045 lb
Curb Weight
2709 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
335 lb
11 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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22.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.05 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
22.07 lb/hp
26.05 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
37 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
48 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
493 mi
Range
647 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
493 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
90.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
119.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
902 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
