2000 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 9 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 39 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2000 Honda Civic (139 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (123 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2009 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Civic | Polo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
