2009 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen CC is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen CC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen CC. (138 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen CC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen CC weights approximately 421 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, 2010 Volkswagen CC (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2010 Volkswagen CC | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | CC |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4799 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2708 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.5 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |