2004 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2004 Honda Civic and 2004 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touran (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 281 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.
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, 2004 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Volkswagen Touran has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Volkswagen Touran will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2004 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Touran |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1331 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |