2006 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (198 HP) has 97 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (101 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 76 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Honda Civic (193 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (148 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Volkswagen Passat | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
Model | Passat | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 198 HP |
Torque | 148 Nm | 193 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.4 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1343 kg | 1267 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1445 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |