The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10)
€ 24,300
€ 22,700
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 2.2 i-DTEC is 3.8 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 5.9 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel.
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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 1.6 BiFuel
3303 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.6 %
General
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
FK..
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CHG*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
148 hp
97 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
258 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Performance
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
135 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
▶ REPLAY
22.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.13 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
22.32 lb/hp
32.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
56 mpg
24 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
46 mpg
city
18 mpg
64 mpg
highway
30 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10 gal
739 mi
Range
241 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
739 mi
241 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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).
144.5 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
86.4 kWh
144.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft
