2011 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,339 cc (2 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Polo (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2011 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 Polo (175 Nm @ 1550 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Honda Civic | 2012 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Polo |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1550 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1785 mm | 1682 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1462 mm |