2004 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 92 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Polo (140 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (133 Nm). This means 2006 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2006 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Civic | Polo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1226 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 45 L |
