2002 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Golf (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (157 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 82 kg more than 2002 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, 2010 Volkswagen Golf (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Civic | 2010 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Civic | Golf |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1264 kg | 1346 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4201 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
