2008 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 4 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 870 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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, 2012 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg 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. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Civic | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |
