Honda Civic 2008 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 127 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 19 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 5 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Golf can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Golf version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 456 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1352 litres | 1305 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage capacity. Honda Civic has 106 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda Civic (by 47 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
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