The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14)

€ 23,400
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 24,300
 Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14) Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
€ 23,400
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 TDI 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 TDI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.9
Blueprint Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14)
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 TDI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
3188 lb
Curb Weight
3303 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.48 %
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC (12 - 14)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
1KP
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
114 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC

▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.32 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
22.32 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
56 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
40 mpg
city
46 mpg
56 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
739 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
739 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
86.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 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