The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 23,000
€ 25,600
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo is 12.4 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 7.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
56.5
70.8
81.7
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.8 in
Width
69.3 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.5 in
Height
63.8 in
106.2
177.9
101.5
165.5
177.9 in
Length
165.5 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
423 lb
13.08 %
General
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
FC
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
124 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
124 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
22.67 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
49 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
40 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
595 mi
Range
697 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
595 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
90.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
