The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 26,000
€ 22,100
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 1.3 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.5
69.5
77.4
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.5 in
103.1
167.5
103.1
167.5
167.5 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.8
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.1 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.8
AU
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPW*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.8
121 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.15 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
28.47 lb/hp
21.15 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.8
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
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
33 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
15.6 lb
city
24 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
42 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
256 mi
Range
437 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
256 mi
437 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
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).
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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
24.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
