The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 09) vs. Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF (07 - 08)
€ 22,500

€ 23,600

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 2.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 6.3 inches taller than the Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF.
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.5
70.3
81.1
69.3 in
Width
70.3 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 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 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
3250 lb
Curb Weight
3049 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.19 %

General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
1KP
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
108 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
108 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
117 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
▶ REPLAY
30.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.09 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
30.09 lb/hp
22.09 lb/hp
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
45 mpg
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
36 mpg
city
35 mpg
53 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
598 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
598 mi
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
107 kWh
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
107 kWh
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 2.2 i-CTDi DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1204 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









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