Volkswagen Golf 2013 vs Honda Civic 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 142 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 158 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 206 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.3 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Civic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Volkswagen Golf has 4x4: It has Haldex Generation V automatic proactive all-wheel drive. System analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase the pressure on the multi-plate clutch for faster activation when needed. In normal driving conditions it has 100% front to 0% rear torque split. When wheel spin is detected torque can be evenly distributed between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 343 litres | 477 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 134 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.9 metres less than that of the Honda Civic, which means Volkswagen Golf can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Golf is better rated in child safety tests. The Honda Civic scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| 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 (€): | 8200 | 8000 | |
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