The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (18 - 19)
€ 25,200

€ 23,000

€ 25,200
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 26.3 cm shorter and 5.7 cm taller.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
1491
1799
2027
1434
1799
2076
1799 mm
Width
1799 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2076 mm
1491 mm
Height
1434 mm
2620
4255
2697
4518
4255 mm
Length
4518 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2697 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1275 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1775 kg

Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.16 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
AU
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
*CPT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
988 CC
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
124 bhp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
138 bhp
124 bhp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
250 NM
200 NM
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
132 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
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9.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.28 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
9.35 kg/bhp
10.28 kg/bhp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
59 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
60 mpg
59 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
49 mpg
city
48 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
46 L
661 mi
Range
595 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
595 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
89 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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
90.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
110 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
510 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
478 L








1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1267 L