Honda Civic 5 Doors (2003 – 2005) vs Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors (2003 – 2008): specs compared

The Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 170 hp against 160 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.9 s against 10.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 210 km/h. The Honda Civic 5 Doors is the lighter car, from 1,095 kg against 1,164 kg. At 4,280 mm, the Honda Civic 5 Doors is 79 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors.

Honda Civic 5 Doors Honda Civic 5 Doors 2003 – 2005 Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors Volkswagen Golf 5 Doors 2003 – 2008
Overview
Origin Japan Germany
Documented years 2003 – 2005 2003 – 2008
Body style 5 Doors · Hatchback 5 Doors · Hatchback
Variants 4 13
Fuel Petrol, Diesel Petrol, Diesel
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 90 – 160 hp 75 – 170 hp
Torque 130 – 220 Nm 126 – 350 Nm
0–100 km/h 10.3 – 11.9 s 7.9 – 16.7 s
Top speed 175 – 210 km/h 163 – 220 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 5.0 – 7.5 L/100 km 5.0 – 7.2 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,280 mm 4,201 mm
Width 1,699 mm 1,760 mm
Height 1,501 mm 1,478 – 1,481 mm
Wheelbase 2,680 mm 2,581 mm
Curb weight 1,095 – 1,259 kg 1,164 – 1,300 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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