The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo (17 - 18)
€ 26,000

€ 22,800

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 TDI BMT is 12.4 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 7.4 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
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 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
3243 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb

Weight Difference:
432 lb
13.32 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
1KP
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
127 hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
116 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.13 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
22.13 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
49 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
47 mpg
city
39 mpg
57 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
777 mi
Range
595 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
595 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
90.9 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 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