The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (17 - 18)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 22,800
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (17 - 18) Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is 9.8 inches shorter and 1.9 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (17 - 18)
70.8
81.7
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (17 - 18)
106.2
177.9
168 in
Length
177.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3913 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.92 %
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
AU
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
127 hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
128 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo

 REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
22.13 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
12.4 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
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
49 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
15.6 lb
city
39 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
57 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
302 mi
Range
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
595 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
90.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft