The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 i-SHIFT (05 - 08)
€ 25,600
€ 22,000
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI is 2.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 6.3 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.5
70.3
78.1
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
63.8 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
165.5
103.1
168.1
165.5 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
3234 lb
Curb Weight
2791 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
443 lb
13.7 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
1KP
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
114 mph
Maximum Speed
127 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 1.8
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
478 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
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).
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
