The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF (07 - 08)
€ 21,200
€ 23,600
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 2.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 6.3 inches taller than the Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.5
70.3
81.1
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
63.8 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
165.5
103.1
168.1
165.5 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
2989 lb
Curb Weight
3049 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.97 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
1KP
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
▶ REPLAY
28.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.09 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
28.74 lb/hp
22.09 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
45 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
32 mpg
city
35 mpg
46 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
598 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
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).
107 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
107 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
