The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 19,500
€ 23,000
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 1.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 6.3 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
57.5
69.5
77.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.5 in
Height
63.8 in
103.1
167.1
101.5
165.5
167.1 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.44 %
General
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
FN/FD/FG/FA/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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
82 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
88 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
33.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.67 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
33.34 lb/hp
29.67 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
47 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
579 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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
Honda Civic 1.4
111.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
