Volkswagen Golf 2003 vs Honda Civic 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 83 HP | |
| Torque: | 126 NM | 119 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.7 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 8 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 7 NM more than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 5 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1305 litres | 1350 litres | |
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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 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 metres less than that of the Honda Civic. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`670 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | above 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 (€): | 2000 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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