Honda Civic 2007 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008

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Honda Civic
2007 - 2008
Volkswagen Golf
2008 - 2012
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Honda Civic is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.3 - 2.21.4 - 2.0

Performance

Power: 83 - 201 HP80 - 210 HP
Torque: 119 - 340 NM132 - 320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.6 - 14.6 seconds6.9 - 14 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.9 - 9.14.9 - 7.4
Honda Civic petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.25 m4.20 m
Width: 1.77 m1.79 m
Height: 1.46 m1.48 m
Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 485 litres350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1350 litres1305 litres
Honda Civic has more luggage capacity.
Honda Civic has 135 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda Civic (by 45 litres).
Turning diameter: 11 meters11 meters
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`700~ 1`864
Safety:
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 26004200
Pros and Cons: Honda Civic has
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
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