Honda Civic 2001 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998

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Honda Civic
2001 - 2003
Volkswagen Golf
1998 - 2003
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: 1.4 - 2.01.4 - 3.2

Performance

Power: 90 - 200 HP68 - 241 HP
Torque: 130 - 220 NM128 - 320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.8 - 14.2 seconds6.4 - 17.2 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.0 - 8.94.0 - 11.5
Honda Civic petrol engines consumes on average 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Honda Civic equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.14 m4.15 m
Width: 1.70 m1.74 m
Height: 1.44 m1.44 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 litres330 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
610 litres1185 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 575 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters10.9 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.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`592~ 1`773
Safety:
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 18001400
Rating in user reviews: 8.3/10 7.4/10
Pros and Cons: Honda Civic has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • higher ratings in user reviews
Volkswagen Golf has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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