Honda Civic 3 Doors (1982 – 1983) vs Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors (1981 – 1994): specs compared
The Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 75 hp against 70 hp. It has the higher top speed: 167 km/h against 160 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.6 L/100 km against 7.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 695 kg against 736 kg. At 3,759 mm, the Honda Civic 3 Doors is 99 mm longer than the Volkswagen Polo 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Honda
Civic 3 Doors
1982 – 1983
|
Volkswagen
Polo 3 Doors
1981 – 1994
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 1982 – 1983 | 1981 – 1994 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 70 hp | 39 – 75 hp |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 74 – 104 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 11.5 – 21.2 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 160 km/h | 135 – 167 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.2 – 7.4 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 | 1,349 mm | 1,359 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,250 mm | 2,339 mm |
| Curb weight | 736 – 780 kg | 695 – 779 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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