The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion (Gasoline) (17 - 18)
€ 25,800
€ 24,500
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Honda Civic 1.8 is 4 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57.9
69.7
77.6
58.3
70.8
79.8
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
58.3 in
102.2
172
103.1
168
172 in
Length
168 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3056 lb
Curb Weight
2903 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.97 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPW*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
140 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
140 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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 TGI BlueMotion
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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21.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.83 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
37 mpg
42 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
47 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
485 mi
Range
555 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
485 mi
555 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
106.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
121.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
891 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
