Volkswagen Golf 1992 vs Honda Civic 1997

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Volkswagen Golf
1992 - 1997
Honda Civic
1997 - 2002
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Volkswagen Golf is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Honda Civic can be equipped only with front wheel drive.
Engines: 1.4 - 2.91.4 - 2.0

Performance

Power: 60 - 190 HP90 - 170 HP
Torque: 107 - 245 NM120 - 210 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.5 - 17.6 seconds8.3 - 14.4 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.0 - 11.65.3 - 9.1
Volkswagen Golf petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Honda Civic. On average, Volkswagen Golf equipped with diesel engines consume 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.02 m4.32 m
Width: 1.70 m1.70 m
Height: 1.42 m1.39 m
Volkswagen Golf is 30 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 3 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 330 litres375 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1160 litres835 litres
Volkswagen Golf has 45 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 325 litres).
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.3 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.7 metres more than that of the Honda Civic, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`614~ 1`601
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

above average
Average price (€): 1000800
Rating in user reviews: 6.3/10 8.3/10
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Golf has
  • available with 4x4 drive
Honda Civic has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
  • lower price
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