2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Polo (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster 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 Volkswagen Polo (140 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (119 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Polo 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 Polo | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Polo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 140 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |