Honda Civic 1995 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 138 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 13 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 7 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 1.9 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 285 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 2.6 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 | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.6 engine: The most common issues with this engine are unstable idle and excessive vibrations. These problems are often resolved by cleaning the fuel injectors or the throttle body.
Another frequent source of trouble ... More about Volkswagen Golf 1998 1.6 engine | |||
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 | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
600 litres | no data | |
| 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 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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