2000 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg 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 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 2650 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1180 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 2009 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, 2009 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, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Civic | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 3597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 96.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |
