The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 17) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 27,000
€ 25,800
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT is 4.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
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
167.6
102.2
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.66 %
General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
AU
Generation
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
5-speed automatic transmission
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)
*CZE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
140 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
140 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
▶ REPLAY
19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.83 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
19.07 lb/hp
21.83 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
47 mpg
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
38 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
485 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
621 mi
485 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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
94.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
891 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
