The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 25,800
€ 29,700
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 3.4 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 eTSI.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
57.9
69.7
77.6
58.7
70.4
81.6
69.7 in
Width
70.4 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.7 in
102.2
172
103.1
168.7
172 in
Length
168.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
3056 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
13 lb
0.43 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
FK..
Generation
CD
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 eTSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
140 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
140 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
▶ REPLAY
21.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.83 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
37 mpg
51 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
27 mpg
city
40 mpg
47 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
485 mi
Range
675 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
485 mi
675 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
121.2 kWh
87.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
891 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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
















