The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (12 - 15)
€ 25,600
€ 19,600
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 1.4.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.9
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
101.5
165.5
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 1.4
3234 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
11.38 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
1KP
Generation
FK..
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
Honda Civic 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
99 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
114 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.95 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
28.95 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
44 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
41 mpg
city
35 mpg
53 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
575 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
