2005 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Multivan 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Multivan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Multivan (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Multivan should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Multivan weights approximately 889 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.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Multivan (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Volkswagen Multivan | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Multivan |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1684 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 18.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 2199 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |