2009 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (134 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 66 kg more than 2009 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, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (195 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Passat |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1331 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |