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 1,493 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (85 HP @ 5000 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 Honda Civic weights approximately 29 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. 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 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (130 Nm @ 3750 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 | 1493 cc | 1390 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |