2009 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Transporter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Transporter would be higher. At 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Transporter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Transporter weights approximately 1151 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, 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Transporter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2008 Volkswagen Transporter | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Transporter |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 2344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2000 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |