1999 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Golf. (103 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 140 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Volkswagen Golf (145 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2002 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1999 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 1999 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Volkswagen Golf | 2002 Honda Civic | |
Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
Model | Golf | Civic |
Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |