The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (18 - 19)
€ 22,400
€ 24,300
€ 22,400
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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT is 10.4 inches shorter and 2.2 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.5
70.8
81.7
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
58.7 in
Height
56.5 in
103.1
167.5
106.2
177.9
167.5 in
Length
177.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2831 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.27 %
General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
AU
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
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 hp
124 hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 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
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 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
25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.08 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
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
40 mpg
city
45 mpg
55 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
634 mi
Range
608 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
608 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
89 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
180 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
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft
