2007 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 35 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda Civic (175 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (165 Nm). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Civic | Golf |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1222 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
