The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..)
€ 27,300
€ 32,200
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 OPF ACT is 10.2 inches shorter and 2.3 inches taller.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Honda Civic 1.5 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 OPF ACT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
AU
Generation
FC
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
128 hp
180 hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
23.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.08 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
48 mpg
39 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
56 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
634 mi
Range
469 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
634 mi
469 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
92.9 kWh
115.6 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.6 cu ft
