The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 22,100
€ 23,900
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Honda Civic 1.8 is 2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 6.3 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
57.5
69.5
77.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.5 in
Width
69.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.5 in
Height
63.8 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
165.5
167.5 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.5 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.15 lb/hp
26.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
33 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
42 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
437 mi
Range
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
437 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
123.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
134.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
