Volkswagen Golf vs Honda Civic
Overview | |
MSRP$17,995 | MSRP$18,640 |
Listings318 | Listings4595 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 |
Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryThrough each of its nine previous generations, the Honda Civic has upheld thrift and dependability in a very small, fun-to-drive package. The all-new 2016 Honda Civic takes bold chances in elevating small-car fashion, refinement, and build quality. And it succeeds. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.8L 170 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 158 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower170 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower158 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City31 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway41 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.8L 170 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 158 hp I4 |
Torque200 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | Torque138 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm |
Horsepower170 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower158 hp @ 6500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City31 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway41 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space22.8 cu ft | Cargo Space15.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight2901 lbs | Curb Weight2742 lbs |
Height57.2 in | Height55.7 in |
Length167.5 in | Length182.3 in |
Width70.5 in | Width70.8 in |
Wheelbase103.8 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload1083 lbs | Maximum Payload995 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $17,995 | $18,640 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Through each of its nine previous generations, the Honda Civic has upheld thrift and dependability in a very small, fun-to-drive package. The all-new 2016 Honda Civic takes bold chances in elevating small-car fashion, refinement, and build quality. And it succeeds. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.8L 170 hp I4 | 2.0L 158 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 170 hp @ 4500 rpm | 158 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 31 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 41 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.8L 170 hp I4 | 2.0L 158 hp I4 |
Torque | 200 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 138 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm |
Horsepower | 170 hp @ 4500 rpm | 158 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 31 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 41 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 22.8 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2901 lbs | 2742 lbs |
Height | 57.2 in | 55.7 in |
Length | 167.5 in | 182.3 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 70.8 in |
Wheelbase | 103.8 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1083 lbs | 995 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |

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