The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (15 - 17)

€ 26,400
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
€ 25,800
 Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (15 - 17) Honda Civic 1.8
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT is 4.5 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
57.9
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (15 - 17)
69.7
77.6
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (15 - 17)
102.2
172
167.5 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3056 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI ACT BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.94 %
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (15 - 17)

General

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
AU
Generation
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 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CZE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
140 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
140 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8

Performance

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8

▶ REPLAY
19.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.83 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
19.22 lb/hp
21.83 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
50 mpg
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
485 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
661 mi
485 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
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).
121.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
89 kWh
121.2 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 1.4 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
891 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft