2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (54 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 49 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, 2008 Honda Civic (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Polo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1231 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |