Honda Civic 1997 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 14 seconds | |
|
Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 8 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.6 | |
|
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.44 m | |
| Honda Civic is 17 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1185 litres | |
|
Honda Civic has more luggage capacity. Honda Civic has 45 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Honda Civic can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`520 | 1`640 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Honda Civic has
|
Volkswagen Golf has
| |