The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)

€ 28,700
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 27,900
 Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.6 i-DTEC
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
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 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
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 1.6 i-DTEC
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.19 %
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)

General

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
AU
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*DHF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
128 hp
118 hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

Performance

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
128 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

▶ REPLAY
23.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.03 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
23.59 lb/hp
25.03 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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
67 mpg  ( 75 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.)
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
7 MPGe
75 MPGe
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
15.6 lb
city
64 mpg
10.3 lb
highway
67 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
302 mi
Range
816 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
302 mi
816 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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).
71.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
25.6 kWh
71.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
180 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft