Honda Civic 2002 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 101 HP | 68 HP | |
Torque: | 220 NM | 133 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 17.2 seconds | |
Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 33 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 87 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.1 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
By specification Honda Civic consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Honda Civic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
1130 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
920 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.14 m | 4.15 m | |
Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
Honda Civic is smaller. Honda Civic is 1 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 315 litres | 330 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
610 litres | 1184 litres | |
Honda Civic has 15 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 574 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Honda Civic can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`720 | |
Safety: | |||
Quality: | below average | high | |
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1800 | 1400 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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