The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 i-SHIFT (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 22,000
€ 27,500
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, an inch 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
70.3
78.1
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.5 in
Height
63.8 in
103.1
168.1
101.5
165.5
168.1 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
2791 lb
Curb Weight
3305 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
514 lb
15.55 %
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
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
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
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.92 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.22 lb/hp
20.92 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
542 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
478 mi
542 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
119.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
123.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
