2007 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen CC is newer by 6 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen CC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen CC (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen CC weights approximately 326 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 2013 Volkswagen CC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen CC 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, 2013 Volkswagen CC (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2013 Volkswagen CC has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Volkswagen CC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2013 Volkswagen CC | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | CC |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 341 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1748 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4799 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2711 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |