2003 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Passat (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 386 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Volkswagen Passat (326 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Volkswagen Passat | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
| Model | Passat | Civic |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1186 kg |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.3 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |
