2007 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit is newer by 3 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 2,480 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit weights approximately 65 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2010 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Rabbit |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2480 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |