The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 30,900
€ 21,400
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 1.5 Turbo is 12.4 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 7.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
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 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
2881 lb
Curb Weight
3084 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.58 %
General
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
FC
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
180 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
180 hp
84 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
177 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
36.71 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
16.01 lb/hp
36.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
41 mpg
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
45 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
493 mi
Range
579 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
493 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 1.5 Turbo
109.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
999 lb
Maximum Payload
1281 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
