2008 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg 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 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1130 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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 Touareg (359 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Touareg | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Touareg |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3597 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 280 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |