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

€ 30,000

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 1.6 i-DTEC.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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 1.6 i-DTEC
3234 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.3 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
1KP
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
9-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
118 hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
114 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

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

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.41 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
25.41 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
57 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
41 mpg
city
50 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
697 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
697 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
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).
84.3 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 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