The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
€ 27,900

€ 24,700

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
366 lb
11.02 %

General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
FC
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.03 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
67 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
64 mpg
city
33 mpg
67 mpg
highway
50 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
816 mi
Range
621 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
816 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
71.9 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft









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