Volkswagen Golf 1991 vs Honda Civic 1996

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Volkswagen Golf
1991 - 1997
Honda Civic
1996 - 2001
Body: HatchbackCoupe
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volkswagen Golf is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Honda Civic can be equipped only with front wheel drive.
Engines: 1.4 - 2.9 (petrol, diesel)1.6 (petrol)

Performance

Power: 60 - 190 HP105 HP
Torque: 107 - 245 NM140 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.5 - 17.6 seconds10.1 - 11.4 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.0 - 11.67.0 - 8.1
Volkswagen Golf petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Honda Civic.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.02 m4.46 m
Width: 1.70 m1.70 m
Height: 1.42 m1.38 m
Volkswagen Golf is 44 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 4 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 330 litres405 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1160 litresno data
Honda Civic has more luggage space.
Volkswagen Golf has 75 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic.
Turning diameter: 11 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 1 metres more than that of the Honda Civic, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`617~ 1`550
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
average

above average
Average price (€): 10001200
Rating in user reviews: 6.4/10 9.0/10
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Golf has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower price
Honda Civic has
  • only petrol engines available
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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