The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14)
€ 26,100
€ 24,300
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 1.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
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
103.1
167.6
102.2
169.3
167.6 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.75 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
AU
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 hp
148 hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
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22.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
22.77 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
49 mpg
56 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
39 mpg
city
46 mpg
57 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
739 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1076 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
