2004 Seat Arosa vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 159 kg more than 2004 Seat Arosa. 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, 2005 Honda Civic (156 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Arosa. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2004 Seat Arosa has manual transmission. 2004 Seat Arosa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Arosa | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Seat | Honda |
| Model | Arosa | Civic |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.7 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |
