2009 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 4 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, 2009 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 185 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
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, 2009 Honda Civic (175 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (172 Nm). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Golf |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
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 | 140 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 172 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |