2006 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 5 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Passat (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 320 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 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, 2011 Volkswagen Passat (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Civic | Passat |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
