The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (15 - 17)
€ 19,600
€ 20,200
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,200
ⓘ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 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 5.9 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.4.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.9
69.7
77.6
69.3 in
Width
69.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
63.8 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.5
102.2
172
165.5 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2758 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.67 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
1KP
Generation
FK..
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 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
99 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
109 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
▶ REPLAY
35.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
35.56 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
44 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
48 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
589 mi
575 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
102.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
946 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
