Volkswagen Golf 3 Doors (2003 – 2008) vs Honda Civic 5 Doors (2003 – 2005): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf 3 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 1,129 kg. At 4,280 mm, the Honda Civic 5 Doors is 79 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf 3 Doors
2003 – 2008
|
Honda
Civic 5 Doors
2003 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2008 | 2003 – 2005 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 13 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 170 hp | 90 – 160 hp |
| Torque | 126 – 350 Nm | 130 – 220 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 – 16.7 s | 10.3 – 11.9 s |
| Top speed | 163 – 220 km/h | 175 – 210 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.0 – 7.2 L/100 km | 5.0 – 7.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,201 mm | 4,280 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,481 mm | 1,501 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,581 mm | 2,680 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,129 – 1,268 kg | 1,095 – 1,259 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.