The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (09 - 11)
€ 29,700
€ 20,100
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.5 eTSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.4.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Honda Civic 1.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.5
69.5
77.4
70.4 in
Width
69.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.5 in
103.1
168.7
103.1
167.5
168.7 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Honda Civic 1.4
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.71 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Honda Civic 1.4
CD
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 1.5 eTSI
Honda Civic 1.4
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DFY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
99 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Honda Civic 1.4
139 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
city
34 mpg
60 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
675 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
545 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
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).
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
108 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Honda Civic 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
