The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13)
€ 19,500
€ 23,700
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
384 lb
12.32 %
General
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
82 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
88 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
16.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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33.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
33.34 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
city
18 mpg
47 mpg
highway
30 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
526 mi
Range
241 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
144.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
111.8 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
