The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 24,500
€ 29,400
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 6.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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
172
101.5
165.5
172 in
Length
165.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
2945 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
140 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
140 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.04 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
39 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
510 mi
Range
621 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
510 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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 1.8
115.6 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
