2009 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco

To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco is newer by 2 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 1,984 cc, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco (207 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco weights approximately 33 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, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 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 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco
Make Honda Volkswagen
Model Civic Scirocco
Year Released 2009 2011
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1799 cc 1984 cc
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 207 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 174 Nm 280 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 1700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1265 kg 1298 kg
Vehicle Length 4250 mm 4256 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1404 mm


 

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