The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
€ 27,900

€ 23,700

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 1.6 BiFuel.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.23 %

General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
125 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
25.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.03 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
67 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
64 mpg
city
24 mpg
67 mpg
highway
39 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
816 mi
Range
455 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
816 mi
455 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
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).
142.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
71.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft









35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft