2011 Volkswagen T5 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen T5 is newer by 1 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 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (148 HP) has 44 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen T5. (104 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen T5.
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 Honda Civic (350 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen T5. (251 Nm). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen T5. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2011 Volkswagen T5 has manual transmission. 2011 Volkswagen T5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Volkswagen T5 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
Model | T5 | Civic |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 350 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |