2007 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2007 Honda Civic and 2007 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 95 kg more 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 Honda Civic (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Touran |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 341 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 75.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1383 kg | 1478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |