Volkswagen Golf 1996 vs Honda Civic 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 15 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.3 | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| Honda Civic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 1996 1.9 engine: This engine stands out for its durability and generally remains trouble-free until it has been used extensively over many years. Despite its robust construction, the wear and tear from prolonged use, ... More about Volkswagen Golf 1996 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.39 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: | no data | 375 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 835 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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