2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Volkswagen Multivan were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Multivan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Multivan (128 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Multivan should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Multivan weights approximately 235 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Multivan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Multivan 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, 2005 Volkswagen Multivan (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (156 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Multivan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Volkswagen Multivan | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Multivan |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 15.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1349 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |