The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (13 - 15)
€ 26,100

€ 23,000

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 4.5 cm shorter, 2.9 cm wider and 2.1 cm taller than the Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
1491
1799
2027
1470
1770
1970
1799 mm
Width
1770 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1491 mm
Height
1470 mm
2620
4255
2595
4300
4255 mm
Length
4300 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2595 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
150 kg
10.42 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
AU
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1597 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 bhp
118 bhp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
300 NM
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
132 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
▶ REPLAY
9.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.2 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
9.35 kg/bhp
12.2 kg/bhp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
78 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
78 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
49 mpg
city
71 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
661 mi
Range
863 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
863 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
89 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
74 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
94 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
430 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
477 L








1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1378 L