Honda Civic 3 Doors (1972 – 1979) vs Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors (1974 – 1983): specs compared
The Honda Civic 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 76 hp against 70 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.3 s against 12.9 s. The Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors has the higher top speed: 158 km/h against 154 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.7 L/100 km against 9.2 L/100 km. At 3,820 mm, the Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors is 269 mm longer than the Honda Civic 3 Doors. The Honda Civic 3 Doors dates from 1972 – 1979, the Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors from 1974 – 1983.
| Specification |
Honda
Civic 3 Doors
1972 – 1979
|
Volkswagen
Golf 5 Doors
1974 – 1983
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 1972 – 1979 | 1974 – 1983 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 76 hp | 50 – 69 hp |
| Torque | 92 – 101 Nm | 78 – 110 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.3 s | 12.9 – 16.8 s |
| Top speed | 154 km/h | 140 – 158 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.2 L/100 km | 6.7 – 8.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,551 mm | 3,820 mm |
| Width | 1,506 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Height | 1,346 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,197 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 40 kg | 775 – 845 kg |
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