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 1,671 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (115 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 41 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 843 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 (149 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Caddy. (126 Nm). 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 | 1671 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
