The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (12 - 15)
€ 22,100

€ 21,700

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.0 TSI is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.9
69.7
77.6
70.4 in
Width
69.7 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
168.7
102.2
169.3
168.7 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.91 %

General
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
CD
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DLA*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
108 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
126 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
▶ REPLAY
25.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.12 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
25.66 lb/hp
21.12 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
42 mpg
city
32 mpg
59 mpg
highway
48 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
608 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
608 mi
536 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.0 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft








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