The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (10 - 13) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (12 - 15)
€ 23,700
€ 21,700
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 1.8.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic 1.8
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 1.8
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.51 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic 1.8
1KP
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic 1.8
112 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
▶ REPLAY
32.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.12 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
32.13 lb/hp
21.12 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
24 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
18 mpg
city
32 mpg
30 mpg
highway
48 mpg
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
241 mi
Range
536 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
241 mi
536 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
144.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
