Volkswagen Golf 2003 vs Honda Civic 2005
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 102 HP | 83 HP | |
Torque: | 148 NM | 119 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 19 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 29 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.9 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
980 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
710 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
Honda Civic gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | no data | 455 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1305 litres | 1350 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): | no data | 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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