2005 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 4 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 1047 kg more 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 Honda Civic (192 Nm @ 5900 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (140 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2009 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Polo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |