The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
€ 24,300
€ 25,600
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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-DTEC is 3.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
57.9
69.7
77.6
63.8
69.3
76.6
69.7 in
Width
69.3 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
57.9 in
Height
63.8 in
102.2
169.3
101.5
165.5
169.3 in
Length
165.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3265 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.12 %
General
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
FK..
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
148 hp
158 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.66 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
22.32 lb/hp
20.66 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
56 mpg
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
46 mpg
city
28 mpg
64 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
526 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
739 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
123.1 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
86.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
