2006 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Passat (151 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 636 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic 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, 2000 Volkswagen Passat (279 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2000 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2000 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Civic | Passat |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
