Honda Civic Hatchback vs Volkswagen Golf Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	--	Downsized engine with improved performance and delivery Improved fuel economy Convenient handling and satisfying driving experience Sharp exterior designs and comfortable interiors Read More
Things we don't like	--	A little pricey Wheelbase Driver-assist technologies lag behind other competitors Read More

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	Honda Programmed Fuel Injection	--
Compression Ratio	10.6:1	10:1

Transmission

Gear Box	Variable Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	CVT	Manual

Performance

Engine Displacement	1799 cc	1395 cc
Power	139 hp	148 hp
Torque	174 Nm	250 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Consumption	6.4 km/l	--

Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	414 L	605 L
Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	47 L	50 L
Length	4515 mm	4567 mm
Width	1799 mm	1799 mm
Ground Clearance	134 mm	--
Height	1421 mm	1461 mm
Wheel Base	2700 mm	2635 mm
Front Tread	1547 mm	1543 mm
Rear Tread	1563 mm	1514 mm
No Of Doors	5	5
Kerb Weight	1262 kg	--
Front Headroom	998 mm	--
Front Legroom	1074 mm	--
Rear Headroom	951 mm	--
Rear Legroom	916 mm	--

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-Link
Shock Absorbers Type	Coil Spring	Coil Spring

Wheel & Tyre

Tyre Size	215/55 R16	205/55 R16
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R16	R16
Alloy Wheel Size	--	16 Inch

Steering

Steering Type	Electric Power	Electric Power
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Adjustable
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius	5.3 m	5.4 m
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes

Security

Smart Access Card Entry	No	No
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	--
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes

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Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	--
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	No	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	--
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes

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Engine Details

Valve Configuration	SOHC SOHC	--
Engine	1.8L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve SOHC 1.8L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve SOHC	1.4L Turbocharged Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder Inline, 16 Valve 1.4L Turbocharged Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder Inline, 16 Valve

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	No
Air Quality Control	Yes	No
Heater	Yes	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	Yes	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	No	Yes
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	No	No
On Board Computer	Yes	--
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	No	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	--
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	No	--
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	--
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Keyless Entry	Yes	No
Additional Features	Yes	--
Centre Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Glove Box Cooling	--	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	--	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	--	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	No	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
CD Player	Yes	Yes
DVD Player	Yes	--
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	--
Voice Control	Yes	--

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	No	No
Fog Lights Rear	No	Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	--
Wheel Covers	Yes Yes	No
Alloy Wheels	No	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Tinted Glass	No	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Roof Carrier	No	No
Sun Roof	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	No	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	--
Chrome Garnish	No	--
Roof Rail	No	Yes
Rear Brake Type	Discs Discs	Discs Discs
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Window Washer	--	Yes
Moon Roof	--	No
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	--	Yes

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	No	No
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	No	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	--
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	No
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	--
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Advance Safety Feature	Daytime Running Lights, Hill Start Assist Daytime Running Lights, Hill Start Assist	--
Emission Norm Compliance	Euro 5 Euro 5	--
Headlamp Type	Halogen Halogen	Halogen Halogen

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