The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (10 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17)
€ 17,500

€ 23,900

€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.2 TSI is 6.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC.
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.9
69.7
77.6
70.3 in
Width
69.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.3
102.2
172
165.3 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
2709 lb
Curb Weight
3038 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
328 lb
10.8 %

General
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
1K
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
84 hp
118 hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Performance
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
111 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
▶ REPLAY
32.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.75 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
32.25 lb/hp
25.75 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
43 mpg
65 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
34 mpg
city
60 mpg
51 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
863 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
621 mi
863 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
104.1 kWh
74 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft