The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 27,000

€ 30,000

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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. The VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT is 9.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
58.7
70.4
81.6
56.5
70.8
81.7
70.4 in
Width
70.8 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
58.7 in
Height
56.5 in
103.1
168.7
106.2
177.9
168.7 in
Length
177.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.47 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
CD
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
118 hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
139 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
▶ REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
19.96 lb/hp
25.41 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
57 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
57 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
647 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
697 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
201 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft








35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft