Honda Civic 2007 vs Volkswagen Golf 2009

 
Honda Civic
2007 - 2008
Volkswagen Golf
2009 - 2012
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol

Performance

Power: 201 HP210 HP
Torque: 193 NM280 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.6 seconds6.9 seconds
Honda Civic engine produces 9 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 87 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Despite less power, Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.17.3
Real fuel consumption: 10.0 l/100km8.5 l/100km
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Honda Civic consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 540 km in combined cycle750 km in combined cycle
710 km on highway940 km on highway
500 km with real consumption640 km with real consumption
Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Dimensions

Length: 4.28 m4.20 m
Width: 1.79 m1.79 m
Height: 1.46 m1.48 m
Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Honda Civic is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 485 litres350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1350 litres1305 litres
Honda Civic has more luggage capacity.
Honda Civic has 135 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda Civic (by 45 litres).
Turning diameter: 11 meters11 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`7001`870
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 (€): 24004200
Pros and Cons: Honda Civic has
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
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