The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 20,200
€ 19,800
€ 20,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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. The Honda Civic 1.4 is 6.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
57.9
69.7
77.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.7 in
Width
69.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 in
Height
63.8 in
102.2
172
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
2758 lb
Curb Weight
2972 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
214 lb
7.2 %
General
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
FK..
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
99 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
94 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
116 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.43 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
27.86 lb/hp
29.43 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
44 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
city
23 mpg
50 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
575 mi
Range
450 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
575 mi
450 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
144 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
102.4 kWh
144 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
946 lb
Maximum Payload
1239 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
