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Honda, Volkswagen, and Mazda have taken their hatchbacks upmarket, at least when it comes to price. Which has done it most convincingly?
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
Wireless phone charger | ||
Powered tailgate | ||
Rear air vents | ||
Adaptive cruise control | ||
Climate control | ||
Reversing sensors | ||
Reversing camera | ||
Autonomous emergency braking | ||
On the core range, metallic paint is a $600 option while premium metallic paint is a $900 option.
The following shades are available on the core range:
All shades are a no-cost option in the GTI, but for Kings Red which costs $300. The following shades are available:
The Golf R is available in three exterior paint colours:
The Civic VTi-LX and e:HEV LX are available in the following finishes:
The Type R is available in the following finishes:
The most basic Volkswagen Golf in Australia is a terrific prospect for those after a classy conveyance with some great standard features.
Matt Campbell
The hybrid-powered Honda Civic hatch is a lovely thing to drive, efficient and thoughtful in its design – it just costs too much.
Matt Campbell
Type | ||
TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1395 - 1984 | 1498 - 1996 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.0L, 1.4L | 1.8L, 1.5L, 2.0L | |
Induction | ||
TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 | |
Power | ||
110kW - 245kW | 104kW - 235kW | |
Power RPM | ||
5000 - 5600 | 5000 - 6500 | |
Torque | ||
250Nm - 420Nm | 174Nm - 420Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1500 - 2100 | 1700 - 4300 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
9.3 - 10.5 | 9.8 - 13.5 |