2005 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Volkswagen GTD
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen GTD is newer by 7 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen GTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen GTD (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen GTD should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen GTD weights approximately 334 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, 2012 Volkswagen GTD (350 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2012 Volkswagen GTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2012 Volkswagen GTD | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Civic | GTD |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1409 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4213 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.2 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
