2008 Volkswagen Sharan vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 476 kg more than 2004 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 Sharan (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Sharan has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Volkswagen Sharan | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
Model | Sharan | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 210 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1668 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |