Honda Civic 1995 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 138 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 39 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Honda Civic consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Honda Civic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 750 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: | 4.19 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.44 m | |
| Honda Civic is 4 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
600 litres | 1185 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Honda Civic has 105 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the Honda Civic uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 585 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.9 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`475 | 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 (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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