2007 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Passat 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Passat (168 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 125 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Passat.
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, 2013 Volkswagen Passat (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2013 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Civic | Passat |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4868 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1487 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2803 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
