The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (13 - 15)
€ 21,400
€ 23,000
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 1.2 TSI BMT is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
69.7
77.6
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
167.5
102.2
169.3
167.5 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
465 lb
14.65 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
AU
Generation
FK..
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 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CJZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
118 hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
119 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
▶ REPLAY
26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.91 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.05 lb/hp
26.91 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
65 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
42 mpg
city
59 mpg
53 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
863 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
863 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
74 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
