Honda Civic 2003 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda Civic) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Golf) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 152 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 5 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 98 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): | 6.7 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Civic could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.48 m | |
| Honda Civic is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1305 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Honda Civic has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Golf, so Honda Civic quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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