2001 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (221 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1040 kg more than 2001 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 2001 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 (501 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Touareg |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 501 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91.4 mm |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 2312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |