2005 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Caddy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Caddy would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 284 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy. (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2004 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Caddy |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 17.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |