The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13)
€ 22,100
€ 23,700
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Honda Civic 1.8 is 2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 6.3 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.35 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
101 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
122 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
21.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.86 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.15 lb/hp
30.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
33 mpg
31 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
42 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
437 mi
Range
455 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
437 mi
455 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
142.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
134.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
