2007 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 318 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 (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Touran has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Touran 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 | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Touran |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1498 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |