The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (05 - 08)
€ 21,400
€ 20,900
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.5
70.3
78.1
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
57.5 in
103.1
167.5
103.1
168.1
167.5 in
Length
168.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2791 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.94 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
AU
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
119 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
▶ REPLAY
26.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
26.05 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
49 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
42 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
647 mi
471 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
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).
125 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
90.9 kWh
125 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
