2015 Volkswagen Passat vs Honda Civic
Volkswagen Passat vs Honda Civic Overview
The Volkswagen Passat and Honda Civic have long been two of the most popular compact cars on the roads in and around Tallahassee and Quincy, FL, Valdosta, Thomasville, and Bainbridge, GA. However, buyers will find that the 2015 Volkswagen Passat comes out the winner in several important categories when compared to the 2015 Honda Civic. One of the most important of these areas is that the Passat offers significantly more interior space than the Civic, which in turn makes for a more comfortable ride for everyone. Another important advantage the Passat has over the Civic lies in how often you will need to make a stop at your local gas station. Thanks to the higher fuel economy and larger fuel tank, those who choose the Passat will find themselves spending less time and money at the pump. Despite the obvious extra space on the inside, most drivers feel that the Passat drives and handles like a car that is smaller than it actually is.
2015 Volkswagen Passat
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Engine |
1.8-liters |
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Cylinders |
Inline 4 |
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Horsepower |
170 hp |
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Torque |
184 hp |
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Cargo Capacity |
15.9 cu. ft. |
2015 Honda Civic
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Engine |
1.8-liters |
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Cylinders |
Inline 4 |
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Horsepower |
143 hp |
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Torque |
129 lb-fts |
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Cargo Capacity |
12.5 cu. ft. |
Performance
At the base level, you can order both the 2015 Passat and Civic with an inline four cylinder engine. Both offer a 1.8 liter engine, but here is where any similarity ends. The Passat comes with an engine that is capable of producing 170 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque whereas the Civic’s engine, despite having the same displacement only offers 143 hp and a measly 129 lb-ft of torque. This means that the Passat offers better overall acceleration and load carrying capacity than its counterpart does. Both vehicles are offered as front wheel drive and the Passat can be ordered with an upgraded V6 engine for those who want or need more power. Another important thing to consider is that not only does the VW offer more power, but also in driving comparison testing, the VW managed 44 mpg out on the open highway in and around Tallahassee and Quincy, FL, Valdosta, Thomasville, and Bainbridge, GA. The less powerful Honda achieved only 41 mpg during similar testing, resulting in higher overall operating costs.
Interior
No one wants to be stuck in a car that simply does not offer enough leg and shoulder room, especially on long drives or when stuck in traffic during your daily commute. The 2015 Volkswagen Passat not only offers more leg room than the 2015 Honda Civic, but it also offers more head room. While interior space may not seem important for short trips, when you have a long way to go or all the seats are filled you may find the Civic to be somewhat less than comfortable. A certain amount of this lack of space lies in the fact the Civic is significantly narrower than the Passat, the rest lies in how the interior of the Passat has been developed to take advantage of the available space. At the same time you will find that the Civic has less overall cargo space than the Passat, which may become important if you plan big shopping trips or long vacations.
Overall Cost
One last thing to consider in the battle between the 2015 Volkswagen Passat and the 2015 Honda Civic is cost, the VW comes with a large selection of standard features and great fuel economy. The Volkswagen Passat comes with a variety of features packages and a number of different trims for you to choose from, so you can customize your vehicle to meet your needs. Take a look at our online inventory, or contact our staff to learn more about the differences.
For those who would like to learn more about all that the 2015 Volkswagen Passat has to offer, come into Capital Volkswagen and see what you have been missing. We are located in Tallahassee, FL 32304 and proudly offer great deals to our customers in and around Tallahassee and Quincy, FL, Valdosta, Thomasville, and Bainbridge, GA. Contact us to schedule your test drive today!
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