Honda Civic vs VW Passat – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Honda Civic has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32500 £, while the VW Passat costs 35700 £. That’s a price difference of around 3249 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat manages with 0.30 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Honda Civic with 4.70 L. The difference is about 4.40 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Passat has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 272 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 88 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 5.80 s, while the Honda Civic takes 7.80 s. That’s about 2 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Passat performs evident better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Honda Civic tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 70 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Passat pulls distinct stronger with 400 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 85 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Honda Civic is barely noticeable lighter – 1517 kg compared to 1573 kg. The difference is around 56 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Passat offers clearly more room – 690 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 280 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Passat performs noticeable better – up to 1920 L, which is about 700 L more than the Honda Civic.

When it comes to payload, VW Passat distinct takes the win – 577 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 180 kg.

All in all, the VW Passat shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.