The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17)

€ 29,700
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
€ 23,900
 Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17) Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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 1.5 eTSI is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC.
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
70.4
81.6
57.9
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17)
69.7
77.6
70.4 in
Width
69.7 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17)
102.2
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3038 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI DSG (20 - ..)
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
CD
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DFY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
148 hp
118 hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
139 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.75 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
20.55 lb/hp
25.75 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
51 mpg
65 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
40 mpg
city
60 mpg
60 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
863 mi
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
675 mi
863 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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).
74 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
87.2 kWh
74 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 eTSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft