2007 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2007 Honda Civic and 2007 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. (101 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 318 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Caddy has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Honda Civic | 2007 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Caddy |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |