Honda Civic 3 Doors (1982 – 1983) vs Volkswagen Polo Coupe (1982 – 1990): specs compared

The Honda Civic 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 70 hp against 60 hp. It has the higher top speed: 160 km/h against 155 km/h. The Volkswagen Polo Coupe uses less fuel, from 6.9 L/100 km against 7.2 L/100 km. At 3,980 mm, the Volkswagen Polo Coupe is 221 mm longer than the Honda Civic 3 Doors.

Specification Honda Civic 3 Doors Honda Civic 3 Doors 1982 – 1983 Volkswagen Polo Coupe Volkswagen Polo Coupe 1982 – 1990
Overview
Origin Japan Germany
Documented years 1982 – 1983 1982 – 1990
Body style 3 Doors · Hatchback Coupé
Variants 2 4
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive RWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 60 – 70 hp 39 – 60 hp
Torque 99 Nm 74 – 95 Nm
0–100 km/h — 13.0 – 21.2 s
Top speed 150 – 160 km/h 135 – 155 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 7.2 – 7.4 L/100 km 6.9 – 7.9 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 3,759 mm 3,980 mm
Width 1,580 mm 1,580 mm
Height 1,349 mm 1,359 mm
Wheelbase 2,250 mm 2,339 mm
Curb weight 736 – 780 kg 725 – 733 kg

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