2008 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco is newer by 3 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco (207 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 124 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco.
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 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco. 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Civic | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1404 mm |
