The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18)
€ 23,400

€ 24,100

€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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. The VW Golf 1.4 TSI is 12.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.8 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo.
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.5
70.8
81.7
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
165.3
106.2
177.9
165.3 in
Length
177.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2831 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb

Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.45 %

General
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
1K
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 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
120 hp
127 hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
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24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.29 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
24.18 lb/hp
22.29 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
39 mpg
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
31 mpg
city
43 mpg
47 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
570 mi
Range
608 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
570 mi
608 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
113.6 kWh
89 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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