2004 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, both 2004 Honda Civic and 2004 Volkswagen GTI were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen GTI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen GTI (180 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen GTI weights approximately 84 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Volkswagen GTI (235 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen GTI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2004 Volkswagen GTI | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | GTI |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 235 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |