2009 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 81 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Sharan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Volkswagen Sharan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Sharan 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, 2004 Volkswagen Sharan (316 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2004 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Civic | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
