The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (05 - 08)
€ 25,600
€ 19,500
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 1.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 6.3 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.4.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
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
167.1
165.5 in
Length
167.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
3265 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
531 lb
16.26 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
82 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
88 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
133 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.34 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
33.34 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
