2005 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg 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 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (310 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 56 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg.
Because 2006 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm) has 617 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (133 Nm). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Touareg | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Touareg |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1666 cc | 4921 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 750 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1162 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 100 L |