2000 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2012 Ford Kuga is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Kuga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Kuga (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Kuga should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Kuga weights approximately 390 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford Kuga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Kuga 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, 2012 Ford Kuga (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Kuga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2000 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Kuga has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Kuga will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Honda Civic | 2012 Ford Kuga | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Kuga |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |