The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (09 - 11)
€ 26,000
€ 16,800
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.4.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Honda Civic 1.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.5
69.5
77.4
70.4 in
Width
69.5 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.5 in
103.1
168.7
103.1
167.5
168.7 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Honda Civic 1.4
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.42 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Honda Civic 1.4
CD
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Honda Civic 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
99 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Honda Civic 1.4
133 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
594 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22.65 lb/hp
27.99 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
38 mpg
city
32 mpg
60 mpg
highway
47 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
595 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
595 mi
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
89 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 TSI ACT
89 kWh
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Honda Civic 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
