2006 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 94 kg more than 2013 Honda Civic.
Because 2006 Volkswagen Golf is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Golf will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Volkswagen Golf (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Volkswagen Golf | 2013 Honda Civic | |
Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
Model | Golf | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1321 kg | 1227 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4556 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.5 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.5 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |