Honda Civic 3 Doors (1983 – 1987) vs Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE (1984 – 1992): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE is the more powerful of the two, with up to 160 hp against 150 hp. The Honda Civic 3 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 8.3 s. The Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE has the higher top speed: 216 km/h against 208 km/h. The Honda Civic 3 Doors uses less fuel, from 6.8 L/100 km against 8.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 832 kg against 909 kg. At 4,041 mm, the Volkswagen Golf GTI / GTD / GTE is 81 mm longer than the Honda Civic 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Honda
Civic 3 Doors
1983 – 1987
|
Volkswagen
Golf GTI / GTD / GTE
1984 – 1992
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 1983 – 1987 | 1984 – 1992 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 150 hp | 107 – 160 hp |
| Torque | 102 – 144 Nm | 154 – 225 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 – 11.0 s | 8.3 – 9.7 s |
| Top speed | 168 – 208 km/h | 186 – 216 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.8 – 7.4 L/100 km | 8.0 – 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,960 mm | 3,980 – 4,041 mm |
| Width | 1,669 mm | 1,679 mm |
| Height | 1,331 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,499 mm | 2,479 mm |
| Curb weight | 832 – 1,030 kg | 909 – 1,032 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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