The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (12 - 15)
€ 27,000
€ 19,600
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 1.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.4.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.4
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
69.7
77.6
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
167.6
102.2
169.3
167.6 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.4
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.68 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.4
AU
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
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 BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
28.95 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
44 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
39 mpg
city
35 mpg
57 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
575 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
102.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
