The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT DSG (17 - 18) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17)
€ 26,700

€ 23,900

€ 26,700
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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT is 4.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 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
172
167.6 in
Length
172 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3038 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
4.41 %

General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 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 BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
148 hp
118 hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
134 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
▶ REPLAY
19.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.75 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
19.61 lb/hp
25.75 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
48 mpg
65 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
39 mpg
city
60 mpg
56 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
863 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
634 mi
863 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
74 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
92.9 kWh
74 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1087 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft








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