The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (18 - 19)
€ 19,600
€ 23,000
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 12.4 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 7.4 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.5
70.8
81.7
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
63.8 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
165.5
106.2
177.9
165.5 in
Length
177.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.89 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
1KP
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
124 hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
109 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
35.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.67 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
35.56 lb/hp
22.67 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
49 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
33 mpg
city
40 mpg
48 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
589 mi
Range
595 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
589 mi
595 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
90.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft
