2006 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Eos is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Eos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Eos (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Eos should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Eos. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Eos (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Eos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Eos has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Eos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2007 Volkswagen Eos | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Eos |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |