The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 i-SHIFT (05 - 08)
€ 24,600
€ 22,000
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 BMT is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.5
70.3
78.1
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.7 in
Height
57.5 in
103.1
167.5
103.1
168.1
167.5 in
Length
168.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
2754 lb
Curb Weight
2791 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.33 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
AU
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
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
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CXS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
120 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
▶ REPLAY
22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
22.95 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
38 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
478 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
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).
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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
