The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi (09 - 10) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13)
€ 23,600

€ 23,800

€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 2.2 i-CTDi is 2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 6.3 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT.
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
3135 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
62 lb
1.94 %

General
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
138 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Performance
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.74 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
22.72 lb/hp
30.74 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
46 mpg
55 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
45 mpg
55 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
795 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
609 mi
795 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
88.5 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
104.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft









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