The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19)

€ 22,400
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 30,000
 Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19) Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.6 i-DTEC
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19)
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 1.6 i-DTEC
2709 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
9.64 %
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19)

General

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
AU
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic 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
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
108 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
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

▶ REPLAY
25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
25.08 lb/hp
25.41 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
48 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
48 mpg
57 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
40 mpg
city
50 mpg
55 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
634 mi
697 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI BMT
92.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 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
1149 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft