The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 28,200
€ 23,000
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 6.9 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
64.8
69.9
76.6
57.9
69.7
77.6
69.9 in
Width
69.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
64.8 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
166.2
102.2
169.3
166.2 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3045 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.35 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
1KP
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
117 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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26.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.07 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
26.81 lb/hp
22.07 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
42 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
493 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
526 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
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).
119.4 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1171 lb
Maximum Payload
902 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
