The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (12 - 15)
€ 21,200
€ 21,700
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 5.9 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
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
169.3
165.5 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
2989 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.51 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
1KP
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
117 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
▶ REPLAY
28.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.12 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
28.74 lb/hp
21.12 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
46 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
536 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
