2002 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1142 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (153 Nm). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Civic | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Civic | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1667 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 100 L |
