The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 23,900
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17) Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
€ 23,900
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
57.9
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17)
69.7
77.6
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
69.7 in
Width
69.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17)
102.2
172
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3038 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.69 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

General

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
FK..
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.75 lb/hp
26.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
65 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
60 mpg
city
28 mpg
69 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
863 mi
Range
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
863 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 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).
123.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
74 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5 / Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft