The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18) vs. Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (18 - 19)
€ 25,600
€ 23,000
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT is 10.2 inches shorter and 2.3 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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 BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
2853 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
1.47 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
124 hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
134 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.67 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.28 lb/hp
22.67 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
47 mpg
49 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
39 mpg
city
40 mpg
55 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
621 mi
Range
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
621 mi
595 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
94.8 kWh
90.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1093 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft
