2009 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2009 Honda Civic and 2009 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Golf (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 1127 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volkswagen Golf (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2009 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Golf |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |