The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (18 - 19)
€ 25,600

€ 24,300

€ 25,600
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 significantly. The VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI 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
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
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
3234 lb
Curb Weight
2831 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb

Weight Difference:
403 lb
12.46 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
124 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
124 hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
41 mpg
city
45 mpg
53 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
697 mi
Range
608 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
608 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
89 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
89 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.9 cu ft