The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 DSG (09 - 10) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (18 - 19)
€ 21,900
€ 27,900
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 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
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
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.23 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6
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
109 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
114 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
▶ REPLAY
30.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.03 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6
30.86 lb/hp
25.03 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
67 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6
35 mpg
67 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
26 mpg
city
64 mpg
43 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
503 mi
Range
816 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6
503 mi
816 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
71.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6
128.7 kWh
71.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
150 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft
