Honda Civic VIII (FK/FN) or Volkswagen Golf V?

2006–2011 vs 2003–2008 · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: Civic VIII (FK/FN) 4,256 mm, Golf V 4,216 mm — a 4 cm difference.
Boot: Civic VIII (FK/FN) 485 l, Golf V 350 l.
Lowest consumption: Civic VIII (FK/FN) 5.1 l/100 km, Golf V 5.1 l/100 km.
Power: Civic VIII (FK/FN) 73–103 kW, Golf V 59–147 kW.
Standard equipment: Civic VIII (FK/FN) 29 items (Comfort), Golf V 21 items (Trendline).
On Autodrom: Golf V from €3,000 (2 listings); no Civic VIII (FK/FN) is listed right now.

Honda Civic VIII (FK/FN)2006–2011 · 3 engines · Comfort, Sport, ExecutiveSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Golf V2003–2008 · 10 engines · Trendline, Comfortline, Sportline, GTSpecifications →2 listings from €3,000 →

Only differences

better value

	Honda Civic VIII (FK/FN)2006–2011no listings	Volkswagen Golf V2003–20082 listings · from €3,000
Dimensions
Length	Length4,256 mm	Length4,204 mm–4,216 mm
Width	Width1,765 mm	Width1,759 mm
Height	Height1,460 mm	Height1,469 mm–1,485 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,635 mm	Wheelbase2,578 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume485 l	Trunk volume350 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,185 kg–1,330 kg	Curb weight1,173 kg–1,380 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2006–2011	Production years2003–2008
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines10
Power	Power73–103 kW (99–140 hp)	Power59–147 kW (80–200 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–2.2	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · 2.2 i-CTDi	Lowest consumption5.1 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 105
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 2.2 i-CTDi	Best 0–100 km/h7.2 s · 2.0 TFSI GTI
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed235 km/h
Trim levelsComfort · Trendline
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim29 · Comfort	Items in the base trim21 · Trendline
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim42 · Executive	Items in the top trim33 · Sportline
Equipment · Comfort8 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 0
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Equipment · Safety8 · 8
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings2
Price from	Price fromnot specified	Price from€3,000
Average price	Average pricenot specified	Average price€7,000

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Honda Civic VIII (FK/FN) or Volkswagen Golf V?

Length: Honda Civic VIII (FK/FN) 4,256 mm, Volkswagen Golf V 4,216 mm (a 40 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,635 vs 2,578 mm. Boot: 485 vs 350 l.

Which uses less fuel — Honda Civic VIII (FK/FN) or Volkswagen Golf V?

The most frugal Honda Civic VIII (FK/FN) uses 5.1 l/100 km (2.2 i-CTDi); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf V 5.1 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 105).

Which is more powerful — Honda Civic VIII (FK/FN) or Volkswagen Golf V?

The strongest Honda Civic VIII (FK/FN) makes 103 kW (140 hp) (1.8 i-VTEC); the strongest Volkswagen Golf V 147 kW (200 hp) (2.0 TFSI GTI).

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