The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF (07 - 08) vs. VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
€ 23,600

€ 29,400

€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 DPF is 2.6 inches longer, an inch wider and 6.3 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI.
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
57.5
70.3
81.1
63.8
69.3
76.6
70.3 in
Width
69.3 in
81.1 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 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3049 lb
Curb Weight
3309 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
260 lb
7.86 %

General
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
138 hp
138 hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
22.09 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
45 mpg
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
34 mpg
53 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
621 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
598 mi
621 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
107 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 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
107 kWh
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1254 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft









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