The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17)

€ 26,000
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
€ 23,900
 Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17) Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 11.5 cm shorter, 2.9 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
1491
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
1799
2027
1470
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17)
1770
1970
1799 mm
Width
1770 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1491 mm
Height
1470 mm
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
2620
4255
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17)
2595
4370
4255 mm
Length
4370 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2595 mm

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1378 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1870 kg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
17 kg
1.22 %
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
AU
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1597 CC
108 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 bhp
118 bhp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
200 NM
300 NM
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

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12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.68 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
12.92 kg/bhp
11.68 kg/bhp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
5.5 kg✽  ( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
78 mpg  ( 88 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
9 MPGe
88 MPGe
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
7.1 kg
city
72 mpg
4.5 kg
motorway
83 mpg
14 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
256 mi
Range
863 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
863 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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).
74 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
74 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6b (NEFZ)
92 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
94 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
492 kg
291 L
Boot Capacity
477 L
1181 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1378 L