The Comparative Analysis :
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI DSG (10 - 13) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 29,800
€ 22,100
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 7.3 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
64.8
69.9
76.6
57.5
69.5
77.4
69.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
64.8 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
166.2
103.1
167.5
166.2 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
3280 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
11.03 %
General
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
1KP
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/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 gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
129 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
▶ REPLAY
20.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.15 lb/hp
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
20.76 lb/hp
21.15 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
35 mpg
33 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
437 mi
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
503 mi
437 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
134.5 kWh
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
128.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW CrossGolf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
