2007 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Sharan (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 548 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Sharan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2005 Volkswagen Sharan (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2005 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Sharan |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |