The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Gasoline) (13 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18)
€ 26,000

€ 24,100

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 10.4 inches shorter and 2.2 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2831 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.97 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
127 hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
22.29 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
46 mpg
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
37 mpg
city
43 mpg
53 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
609 mi
Range
608 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
609 mi
608 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
96.6 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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
96.6 kWh
89 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft








33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft