2000 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Golf (238 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 478 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2002 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Civic | Golf |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 3196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |
