2008 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Passat (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 20 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Passat.
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, 2009 Volkswagen Passat (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 1984 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |