The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (05 - 08)
€ 36,900
€ 16,600
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Golf GTE is a little bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.4.
VW Golf GTE
Honda Civic 1.4
58
70.8
79.8
57.5
69.5
77.4
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58 in
Height
57.5 in
103.4
168.1
103.1
167.1
168.1 in
Length
167.1 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Honda Civic 1.4
3525 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
791 lb
22.44 %
General
VW Golf GTE
Honda Civic 1.4
AU
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
Honda Civic 1.4
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
82 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
88 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Honda Civic 1.4
135 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.34 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
33.34 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf GTE
157 mpg
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1657 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf GTE
1657 mi
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Honda Civic 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
