The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion (17 - 18) vs. Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18)
€ 25,000
€ 24,100
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 10.2 inches shorter and 2.3 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.5
70.8
81.7
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
58.7 in
Height
56.5 in
103.1
167.6
106.2
177.9
167.6 in
Length
177.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2831 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.32 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
AU
Generation
FC
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
127 hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.05 lb/hp
22.29 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
38 mpg
city
43 mpg
59 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
647 mi
Range
608 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
608 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
89 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft
