The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion DSG (Natural Gas) (17 - 18) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
€ 26,400
€ 27,900
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion is 9.8 inches shorter and 1.9 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
103.1
168
106.2
177.9
168 in
Length
177.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
2945 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.3 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
AU
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
108 hp
118 hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
121 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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27.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.03 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
27.27 lb/hp
25.03 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
12.4 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
67 mpg
( 75 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.)
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
75 MPGe
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
15.6 lb
city
64 mpg
11 lb
highway
67 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
249 mi
Range
816 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
249 mi
816 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
71.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft
