2007 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter

To start off, both 2007 Honda Civic and 2007 Volkswagen Transporter were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Transporter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter (104 HP) has 22 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (82 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter 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 Transporter (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Transporter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Honda Civic 2007 Volkswagen Transporter
Make Honda Volkswagen
Model Civic Transporter
Year Released 2007 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1337 cc 1896 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 82 HP 104 HP
Torque 119 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 170 km/hour 154 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 14.6 seconds 18.4 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 3010 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.9 L/100km 6.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 80 L


 

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