The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (10 - 11) vs. Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (18 - 19)
€ 22,100
€ 24,300
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 BMT is 12.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
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 BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
2802 lb
Curb Weight
2831 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
1.02 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
1K
Generation
FC
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
124 hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
26.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.94 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
36 mpg
city
45 mpg
51 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
645 mi
Range
608 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
608 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
89 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft
