The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (09 - 10) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (09 - 11)
€ 22,700
€ 20,100
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel is 2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 6.3 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.4.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic 1.4
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 BiFuel
Honda Civic 1.4
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.91 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic 1.4
1KP
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic 1.4
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
1.3 L / 64 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
99 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic 1.4
114 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
682 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30.86 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
23 mpg
city
34 mpg
39 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
545 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
455 mi
545 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
108 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
142.1 kWh
108 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
