The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi (09 - 10)
€ 19,800
€ 23,600
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 1.6 is 2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 6.3 inches taller than the Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi.
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
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 1.6
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
2972 lb
Curb Weight
3135 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.2 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
1KP
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CMX*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
109 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
114 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
▶ REPLAY
29.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.72 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
29.43 lb/hp
22.72 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
31 mpg
46 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
23 mpg
city
36 mpg
39 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
609 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
450 mi
609 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Environmental Impact
144 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).
104.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
144 kWh
104.9 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1239 lb
Maximum Payload
1032 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
