2007 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, both 2007 Honda Civic and 2007 Volkswagen Multivan were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,187 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Multivan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Multivan (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Multivan should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2007 Volkswagen Multivan (315 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Multivan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Volkswagen Multivan has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Multivan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2007 Volkswagen Multivan | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Civic | Multivan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
