2004 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Transporter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Transporter weights approximately 233 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, 2006 Volkswagen Transporter (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Transporter 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 Transporter | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Civic | Transporter |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 19.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1121 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
