The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 20,100
€ 25,600
€ 20,100
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 considerably. The Honda Civic 1.4 is 2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 6.3 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
167.5
101.5
165.5
167.5 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3234 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
456 lb
14.1 %
General
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
99 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
94 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
110 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
15 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.1 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
28.06 lb/hp
31.1 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
41 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
46 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
697 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
545 mi
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
108 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 1.4
108 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1241 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
