The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19)

€ 27,500
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 30,000
 Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19) Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

ⓘ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 1.6 i-DTEC.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19)
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 1.6 i-DTEC
3305 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
306 lb
9.26 %
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
1KP
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
118 hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
133 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.41 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
25.41 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
57 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
30 mpg
city
50 mpg
44 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
697 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 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