2008 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Polo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Polo would be higher. At 1,493 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 16 kg more than 2008 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, 2006 Volkswagen Polo (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2006 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Polo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1422 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 79 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1162 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |