The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
€ 18,400
€ 27,900
€ 18,400
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. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 12.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.5
70.8
81.7
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
165.3
106.2
177.9
165.3 in
Length
177.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
8.29 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
1K
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
118 hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
111 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.03 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
25.03 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
67 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
34 mpg
city
64 mpg
51 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
621 mi
Range
816 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
816 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
71.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft
