2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat

To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 94 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda Civic 2008 Volkswagen Passat
Make Honda Volkswagen
Model Civic Passat
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1396 cc 1781 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 5 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 130 Nm 210 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75.1 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79 mm 86.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.9 seconds 9.5 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 1374 kg
Vehicle Length 4150 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.3 L/100km 8.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 62 L


 

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