2010 Volkswagen Tiguan vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2013 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan weights approximately 243 kg more than 2013 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 Tiguan (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2013 Honda Civic | |
Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
Model | Tiguan | Civic |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4427 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1687 mm | 1397 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2604 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |