The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (14 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo (17 - ..)
€ 36,900
€ 30,900
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf GTE is 9.8 inches shorter and 1.5 inches taller.
VW Golf GTE
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
58
70.8
79.8
56.5
70.8
81.7
70.8 in
Width
70.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
58 in
Height
56.5 in
103.4
168.1
106.2
177.9
168.1 in
Length
177.9 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
3525 lb
Curb Weight
2881 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
644 lb
18.27 %
General
VW Golf GTE
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
AU
Generation
FC
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 1.5 Turbo
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
180 hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
135 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.54 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf GTE
157 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
1657 mi
Range
493 mi
VW Golf GTE
1657 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf GTE
28.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
999 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.6 cu ft
