The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (05 - 08)
€ 28,700
€ 16,600
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.4.
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.4
58.3
70.8
79.8
57.5
69.5
77.4
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.5 in
103.1
168
103.1
167.1
168 in
Length
167.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.4
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.5 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.4
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.4
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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
82 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
88 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.4
128 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
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23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.34 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
33.34 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.4
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
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
15.6 lb
city
31 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
48 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
302 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
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).
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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
