Volkswagen Golf 1992 vs Honda Civic 1996
| Body: | Hatchback | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 45 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.5 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf 1992 2.0 engine: A reliable engine with a great lifespan, the most common problems are caused by electronics. The engine rarely needs to be repaired, but if it does, it can be expensive as the engine parts are original and ... More about Volkswagen Golf 1992 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.38 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 44 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 405 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1160 litres | no data | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 75 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 1 metres more than that of the Honda Civic, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`645 | 1`550 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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