The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (15 - 17)
€ 20,300
€ 20,200
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.4.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.9
69.7
77.6
70.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.3
102.2
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
2721 lb
Curb Weight
2758 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.34 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
1K
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
99 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
▶ REPLAY
26.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.16 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
44 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
36 mpg
city
35 mpg
52 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
657 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
575 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
946 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
