The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 24,100
 Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18) Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
€ 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
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18)
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 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18)
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
3913 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.97 %
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
AU
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
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

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
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
12.1 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
15.6 lb
city
43 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
56 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
256 mi
Range
608 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
608 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
89 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
148 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