The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (09 - 11)
€ 23,000
€ 20,800
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 6.3 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.5
69.5
77.4
69.3 in
Width
69.5 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
63.8 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
165.5
103.1
167.5
165.5 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
3086 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.66 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
1KP
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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 6300 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
127 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
▶ REPLAY
29.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
29.67 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
45 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
471 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).
125 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
125 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
