Honda Civic V (EG/EH) or Volkswagen Golf III?

1991–1995 vs 1991–1997 · Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon/Convertible

In short

Length: Civic V (EG/EH) 4,070 mm, Golf III 4,345 mm — a 28 cm difference.
Boot: Civic V (EG/EH) 270 l, Golf III 470 l.
Lowest consumption: Civic V (EG/EH) 6.4 l/100 km, Golf III 5.2 l/100 km.
Power: Civic V (EG/EH) 55–118 kW, Golf III 44–128 kW.
Standard equipment: Civic V (EG/EH) 11 items (DX), Golf III 11 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Honda Civic V (EG/EH)1991–1995 · 3 engines · DX, LSi, VTiSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Golf III1991–1997 · 11 engines · CL, GL, GTI, GTSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Honda Civic V (EG/EH)1991–1995no listings	Volkswagen Golf III1991–1997no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,070 mm	Length4,020 mm–4,345 mm
Width	Width1,695 mm	Width1,695 mm
Height	Height1,350 mm	Height1,400 mm–1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,570 mm	Wheelbase2,475 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume270 l	Trunk volume265 l–470 l
Curb weight	Curb weight960 kg–1,100 kg	Curb weight1,000 kg–1,250 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1991–1995	Production years1991–1997
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines11
Power	Power55–118 kW (75–160 hp)	Power44–128 kW (60–174 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–1.6	Displacement (l)1.4–2.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.4 l/100 km · 1.3	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 90
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8 s · 1.6 VTi	Best 0–100 km/h7.6 s · 2.8 VR6
Top speed	Top speed209 km/h	Top speed224 km/h
Trim levelsDX · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim11 · DX	Items in the base trim11 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim20 · VTi	Items in the top trim26 · VR6
Equipment · Comfort2 · 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Tinted Windows	Tinted Windows✓	Tinted Windows—
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 1
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Honda Civic V (EG/EH) or Volkswagen Golf III?

Length: Volkswagen Golf III 4,345 mm, Honda Civic V (EG/EH) 4,070 mm (a 275 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,475 vs 2,570 mm. Boot: 470 vs 270 l.

Which uses less fuel — Honda Civic V (EG/EH) or Volkswagen Golf III?

The most frugal Honda Civic V (EG/EH) uses 6.4 l/100 km (1.3); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf III 5.2 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 90).

Which is more powerful — Honda Civic V (EG/EH) or Volkswagen Golf III?

The strongest Honda Civic V (EG/EH) makes 118 kW (160 hp) (1.6 VTi); the strongest Volkswagen Golf III 128 kW (174 hp) (2.8 VR6).

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