The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..)
€ 25,600
€ 32,200
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 1.5 Turbo.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 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 1.5 Turbo
3234 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
8.66 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 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 1.5 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
180 hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
39 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
41 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
697 mi
Range
469 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
469 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 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).
115.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.6 cu ft
