The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
€ 22,700
€ 27,900
€ 22,700
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 TSI BMT is 10.4 inches shorter and 2.2 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
58.7
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
58.7 in
Height
56.5 in
103.1
167.5
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 BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.6 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
AU
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CXS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
118 hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
126 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
▶ REPLAY
22.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.03 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.51 lb/hp
25.03 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
67 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
36 mpg
city
64 mpg
55 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
598 mi
Range
816 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
816 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
98.5 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 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
71.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft
