2007 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2007 Honda Civic and 2007 Volkswagen Polo 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 Volkswagen Polo (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Polo (220 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Polo has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Polo 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2007 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Civic | Polo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 45 L |
