2004 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Volkswagen T5
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen T5 is newer by 6 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 2,459 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen T5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen T5 (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen T5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 1037 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.
Because 2010 Volkswagen T5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen T5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Volkswagen T5 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2010 Volkswagen T5 | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Civic | T5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
