Volkswagen Golf 2003 vs Honda Civic 2005

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Volkswagen Golf
2003 - 2006
Honda Civic
2005 - 2008
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 - 3.21.3 - 2.2

Performance

Power: 75 - 250 HP83 - 140 HP
Torque: 126 - 350 NM119 - 340 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.2 - 16.7 seconds8.6 - 16.1 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.0 - 10.75.1 - 6.4
Volkswagen Golf petrol engines consumes on average 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Honda Civic. On average, Volkswagen Golf equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.21 m4.25 m
Width: 1.76 m1.76 m
Height: 1.48 m1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 4 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 350 litres455 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1305 litres1350 litres
Honda Civic has more luggage space.
Volkswagen Golf has 105 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda Civic (by 45 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 metres less than that of the Honda Civic.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`845~ 1`754
Safety:
Quality:
high

above average
Average price (€): 20002200
Rating in user reviews: 8.2/10 7.8/10
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Golf has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Honda Civic has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
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