The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 27,900
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
€ 27,500
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 1.6 i-DTEC is 12.4 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 7.4 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
70.8
81.7
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
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
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
106.2
177.9
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
177.9 in
Length
165.5 in
106.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
351 lb
10.62 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
FC
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
7-speed dual clutch 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 gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.03 lb/hp
20.92 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
67 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
67 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
64 mpg
city
30 mpg
67 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
816 mi
Range
542 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
816 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
119.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
71.9 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 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
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft