2007 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 2 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (218 HP) has 78 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (407 Nm) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Touareg |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 218 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 407 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |