Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 14 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 2 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):
9.1
8.4
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
55 litres
55 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
600 km in combined cycle
650 km in combined cycle
720 km on highway
850 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
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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.
Volkswagen Golf has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Honda Civic, so Volkswagen Golf quality could be a bit better.
