Honda Civic 1997 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 166 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 45 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 4 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Honda Civic consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Honda Civic consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 |
825 litres | 1184 litres | |
| Honda Civic has 45 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 359 litres). | |||
| 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`660 | 1`695 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| 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. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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