The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (05 - 08)
€ 26,000

€ 16,600

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,600
ⓘ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 is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.4.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.5
69.5
77.4
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
165.3
103.1
167.1
165.3 in
Length
167.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
3000 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.9 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
1K
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
158 hp
82 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
88 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
137 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.4
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18.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.34 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
18.99 lb/hp
33.34 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
570 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft