The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 i-SHIFT (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
€ 22,000
€ 26,000
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
57.5
70.3
78.1
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.5 in
Height
58.7 in
103.1
168.1
103.1
167.5
168.1 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
2791 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
9.23 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.22 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.1 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28 mpg
city
15.6 lb
44 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
478 mi
Range
256 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
478 mi
256 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
24.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
123.1 kWh
24.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
