The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel (Gasoline) (10 - 13) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 23,700

€ 30,000

€ 23,700
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 1.6 BiFuel 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 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
63.8
69.3
76.6
56.5
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
101.5
165.5
106.2
177.9
165.5 in
Length
177.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.82 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
101 hp
118 hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
109 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.41 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
30.86 lb/hp
25.41 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
31 mpg
57 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
24 mpg
city
50 mpg
39 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
455 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
455 mi
697 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
142.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 BiFuel
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 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