2007 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2007 Honda Civic and 2007 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Golf |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |