2005 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Citi.
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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. (108 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Citi. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Citi has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Citi 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:
2005 Honda Civic | 2006 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Citi |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1423 cc |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 108 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 49 L |