| Add vehicles | 2020 Honda Civic DX Sedan | 2019 Volkswagen Golf Trendline (man) |
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| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$18,390 | CA$22,500 |
| Fees | CA$1,770 | CA$1,685 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$346/month | CA$423/month |
| Awards | Best compact sport car of 2020 | Best compact car of 2019, Best compact sport car of 2019 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 | 1,4 l I-4 |
| Power | 158 hp @ 6,500 rpm (118 kW) | 147 hp @ 5,000 rpm (110 kW) |
| Torque | 138 lb·ft @ 4,200 rpm (187 N·m) | 184 lb·ft @ 1,500 – 3,500 rpm (249 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric | Turbocharged |
| Fuel | Regular | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Category | Compact Car, Mid-size Sedan | Compact Car |
| Assembly | Alliston, ON, CA | N/A |
| Generation | 10 | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 9.3 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.5 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.0 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 587 km | 684 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 186 g/km | 172 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | optional | N/A |
| Heated front seats | N/A | standard |
| Blindspot detection | N/A | optional |
| Forward collision warning | standard | N/A |
| Lane departure warning | standard | N/A |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | optional |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | N/A | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | N/A | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance | rack and pinion |
| Turning diameter | 11 m | 11 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P215/55HR16 | P195/65HR15 |
| Rear tires | P215/55HR16 | P195/65HR15 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,640 mm (183″) | 4,257 mm (168″) |
| Width | 2,076 mm (82″) | 1,798 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,416 mm (56″) | 1,476 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106″) | 2,637 mm (104″) |
| Front track | 1,547 mm (61″) | 1,549 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,562 mm (61″) | 1,519 mm (60″) |
| Weight | 1,252 kg (2,760 lb) | 1,336 kg (2,945 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 428 l | between 493 l and 1,521 l |
| Fuel tank | 47 l (10 gal) | 50 l (11 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Fuel economy | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Average | 78% | 83% |
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