2004 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Volkswagen Golf

To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Golf (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 110 kg more than 2003 Volkswagen Golf.

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, 2003 Volkswagen Golf (156 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Honda Civic 2003 Volkswagen Golf
Make Honda Volkswagen
Model Civic Golf
Year Released 2004 2003
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1339 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 82 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 152 Nm 156 Nm
Torque RPM 1000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 73 mm 76.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80 mm 86.9 mm
Top Speed 177 km/hour 194 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.9 seconds 11.7 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1270 kg 1160 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4210 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.1 L/100km 7.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 55 L


 

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