2012 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Passat (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 2010 Volkswagen Passat (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Honda Civic | 2010 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Passat |
Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 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 | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1516 mm |