The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14)
€ 22,700
€ 24,300
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 BiFuel is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 5.9 inches taller than the Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.9
69.7
77.6
69.3 in
Width
69.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
63.8 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.5
102.2
169.3
165.5 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.6 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
1KP
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
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 BiFuel
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
148 hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
112 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
56 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
18 mpg
city
46 mpg
30 mpg
highway
64 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
241 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
739 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
144.5 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
