The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..)

€ 27,300
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 32,200
 Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..) Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200

ⓘ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 TSI ACT BMT is 10.4 inches shorter and 2.2 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..)
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 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..)
106.2
177.9
167.5 in
Length
177.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
2844 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.72 %
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
AU
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
180 hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
19.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
19.22 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
39 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
41 mpg
city
30 mpg
56 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
469 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
469 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
115.6 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.6 cu ft