Honda Civic 3 Doors (1979 – 1982) vs Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors (1981 – 1994): specs compared
Both offer around 76 hp at most. The Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.5 s against 13.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 167 km/h against 159 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.6 L/100 km against 7.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 695 kg against 735 kg. At 3,759 mm, the Honda Civic 3 Doors is 99 mm longer than the Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors. The Honda Civic 3 Doors dates from 1979 – 1982, the Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors from 1981 – 1994.
| Specification |
Honda
Civic 3 Doors
1979 – 1982
|
Volkswagen
Polo 3 Doors
1981 – 1994
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 1979 – 1982 | 1981 – 1994 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 76 hp | 39 – 75 hp |
| Torque | 94 – 109 Nm | 74 – 104 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 13.0 s | 11.5 – 21.2 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 159 km/h | 135 – 167 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.8 L/100 km | 5.6 – 8.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,759 mm | 3,660 mm |
| Width | 1,580 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Height | 1,341 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,250 mm | 2,339 mm |
| Curb weight | 735 – 765 kg | 695 – 779 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.