2006 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, both 2006 Honda Civic and 2006 Volkswagen Multivan were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,461 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Multivan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Multivan. (130 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Multivan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 641 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Multivan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Multivan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2006 Volkswagen Multivan | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Multivan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1349 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |