The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)

€ 23,500
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
€ 27,900
 Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion is 10.4 inches shorter and 2.2 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
70.8
81.7
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
58.7 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
106.2
177.9
167.5 in
Length
177.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
2718 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.99 %
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)

General

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
AU
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DKR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
113 hp
118 hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

Performance

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
127 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

▶ REPLAY
24.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.03 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
24.05 lb/hp
25.03 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
53 mpg
67 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
44 mpg
city
64 mpg
60 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
816 mi
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
706 mi
816 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
83.4 kWh
71.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft