2005 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Renault Trafic
To start off, 2009 Renault Trafic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Renault Trafic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Renault Trafic (100 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Trafic should accelerate faster than 2005 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, 2009 Renault Trafic (241 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Renault Trafic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2009 Renault Trafic | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Civic | Trafic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 14.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |
