2010 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 181 kg more than 2010 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Civic | 2012 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Civic | Touran |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4503 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1753 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
