2000 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg

To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1494 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (600 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2000 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Honda Civic 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
Make Honda Volkswagen
Model Civic Touareg
Year Released 2000 2004
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1396 cc 5998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line W
Horse Power 89 HP 444 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 139 Nm 600 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 3300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75.1 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79 mm 90.2 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.8:1 10.7:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1050 kg 2544 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 100 L


 

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