2011 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 921 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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 Touareg (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
| Model | Touareg | Civic |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2137 kg | 1216 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |
