2006 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg

To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 2 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 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP) has 141 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 759 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg.

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, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Honda Civic 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
Make Honda Volkswagen
Model Civic Touareg
Year Released 2006 2008
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1799 cc 3595 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 139 HP 280 HP
Torque 174 Nm 361 Nm
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 87.3 mm 95.6 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1990 kg 1231 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.4 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 100 L


 

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