The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 21,700
€ 23,400
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 1.8 is 3.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
57.9
69.7
77.6
63.8
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
102.2
169.3
101.5
165.5
169.3 in
Length
165.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.56 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
FK..
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.12 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
41 mpg
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
40 mpg
48 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
536 mi
Range
712 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
536 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
98.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
109.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
877 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
