The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (10 - 11)
€ 23,000

€ 21,400

€ 23,000
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 considerably. The Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC is 9.6 cm longer, 1.1 cm wider and 15.1 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1470
1770
1970
1621
1759
1946
1770 mm
Width
1759 mm
1970 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1470 mm
Height
1621 mm
2595
4300
2578
4204
4300 mm
Length
4204 mm
2595 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1399 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg

Weight Difference:
41 kg
2.85 %

General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
FK..
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1597 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
118 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
84 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 bhp
84 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
300 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
300 NM
160 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
186 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.65 kg/bhp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
12.2 kg/bhp
16.65 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
78 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
78 mpg
48 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
71 mpg
city
39 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
863 mi
Range
579 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
863 mi
579 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
74 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 1.6 i-DTEC
74 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
94 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
430 kg
Maximum Payload
581 kg
477 L
Boot Capacity
395 L









1378 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L