The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (17 - 18)
€ 25,800
€ 24,100
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 TSI 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 TSI
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 TSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
3170 lb
Curb Weight
2831 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.72 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
127 hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
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26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.29 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
22.29 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
29 mpg
city
43 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
542 mi
Range
608 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
608 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
89 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft
