The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 27,000

€ 22,100

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 BlueMotion is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.8
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.5
69.5
77.4
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.7 in
Height
57.5 in
103.1
167.6
103.1
167.5
167.6 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.8
2915 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.14 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.8
AU
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.8
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
▶ REPLAY
22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.15 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
21.15 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
33 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
33 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
57 mpg
highway
42 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
437 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
437 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
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).
134.5 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft








36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft