2006 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
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, 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Tiguan | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Civic | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1802 cc | 2000 cc |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 64 L |
