The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10)
€ 30,000
€ 21,900
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.82 %
General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.6
FC
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
9-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
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
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
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
▶ REPLAY
25.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.41 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
57 mpg
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
50 mpg
city
26 mpg
62 mpg
highway
43 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
503 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
697 mi
503 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
128.7 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
84.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
35.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
