The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT (12 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (12 - 15)
€ 23,700
€ 19,600
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 BMT is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.4.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
69.7
77.6
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
167.5
102.2
169.3
167.5 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
2795 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.48 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
AU
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
138 hp
99 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
132 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
▶ REPLAY
20.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
20.25 lb/hp
28.95 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
45 mpg
44 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
52 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
598 mi
575 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
98.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1129 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
