The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 i-SHIFT (05 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 09)
€ 22,000

€ 24,700

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, an inch wider and 6.3 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
2791 lb
Curb Weight
3320 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
15.93 %

General
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
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
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
108 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.22 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
621 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
478 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
123.1 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft









38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft