The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18)
€ 29,700
€ 24,100
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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. The VW Golf 1.5 eTSI is 9.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
58.7
70.4
81.6
56.5
70.8
81.7
70.4 in
Width
70.8 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
58.7 in
Height
56.5 in
103.1
168.7
106.2
177.9
168.7 in
Length
177.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2831 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.97 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
CD
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 1.5 eTSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DFY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
127 hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
139 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
22.29 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
40 mpg
city
43 mpg
60 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
675 mi
Range
608 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
608 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
89 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft
