The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion (19 - 19) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 i-SHIFT (05 - 08)
€ 26,800
€ 22,000
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is just 0.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.8
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.5
70.3
78.1
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
58.3 in
Height
57.5 in
103.1
168
103.1
168.1
168 in
Length
168.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.8
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2791 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
6.22 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.8
AU
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.8
128 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.25 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
12.8 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
36 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
16.7 lb
city
28 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
44 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
293 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
293 mi
478 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
26.4 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
26.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
