The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 (09 - 13) vs. Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (17 - 18)
€ 19,200
€ 22,800
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The VW Golf Plus 1.4 is 12.4 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 7.4 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo.
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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 1.4
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.65 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4
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 1.4
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
79 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
79 hp
127 hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
97 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4
97 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
105 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
14.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
679 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
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37.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4
37.32 lb/hp
22.13 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4
36 mpg
49 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
44 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
518 mi
Range
595 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4
518 mi
595 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
125 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 1.4
125 kWh
90.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 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
