The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 32,200
€ 23,400
€ 32,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.34 %
General
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
FC
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
180 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
16.41 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
39 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
40 mpg
47 mpg
highway
56 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
469 mi
Range
712 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
469 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
98.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
115.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
33.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
