2000 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 6 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 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1069 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Touareg |
Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 3189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2229 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 100 L |