2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 353 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 Volkswagen Touran (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touran 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 Touran | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Civic | Touran |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1598 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
