2009 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 1,390 cc, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco (120 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco weights approximately 56 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Scirocco (200 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 Scirocco | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Civic | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1404 mm |
