Volkswagen Vento 1996 vs Honda Civic 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 154 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Vento engine produces 39 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 48 NM more than Honda Civic. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Vento engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Volkswagen Golf, Audi 80, Seat Alhambra | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda FR-V, Honda Stream | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Vento might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Vento engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volkswagen Vento 1996 1.9 engine: This engine stands out for its durability and generally remains trouble-free until it has been used extensively over many years. Despite its robust construction, the wear and tear from prolonged use, ... More about Volkswagen Vento 1996 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.38 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Vento is 8 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Vento is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 450 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`585 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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