Volkswagen Golf 1998 vs Honda Civic 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 11.8 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 2 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.15 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is larger. Volkswagen Golf is 1 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 315 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1185 litres | 610 litres | |
| Volkswagen Golf has 15 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 575 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 metres less than that of the Honda Civic, which means Volkswagen Golf can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`575 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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