The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (15 - 17)
€ 26,000
€ 20,200
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.4.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Honda Civic 1.4
58.7
70.4
81.6
57.9
69.7
77.6
70.4 in
Width
69.7 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
168.7
102.2
172
168.7 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Honda Civic 1.4
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2758 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.86 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Honda Civic 1.4
CD
Generation
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
116 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
▶ REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
22.65 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
50 mpg
44 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
38 mpg
city
35 mpg
60 mpg
highway
50 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
595 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
595 mi
575 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
89 kWh
102.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 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
946 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
