The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13)
€ 24,300
€ 19,200
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘ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 1.4.
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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 1.4
2831 lb
Curb Weight
2948 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.97 %
General
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4
FC
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGG*
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
124 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
124 hp
79 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
133 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
133 lb‑ft
97 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Performance
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4
124 mph
Maximum Speed
105 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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22.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.32 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
22.83 lb/hp
37.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
50 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
608 mi
Range
518 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
608 mi
518 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Environmental Impact
89 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).
125 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
89 kWh
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1082 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
