The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (19 - ..)

€ 24,600
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 25,000
 Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (19 - ..) Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.0 Turbo
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (19 - ..)
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 BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (19 - ..)
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 1.0 Turbo
2754 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3913 lb
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
245 lb
8.17 %
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (19 - ..)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 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 BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CXS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
124 hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo

▶ REPLAY
22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.18 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.95 lb/hp
24.18 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
38 mpg
city
45 mpg
55 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
621 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
89 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft