2006 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran

To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touran 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touran (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 440 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Touran.

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, 2008 Volkswagen Touran (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touran 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 Touran
Make Honda Volkswagen
Model Civic Touran
Year Released 2006 2008
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1803 cc 1968 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 140 HP 169 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 175 Nm 350 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1990 kg 1550 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1640 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.1 L/100km 6.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 60 L


 

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