2005 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (261 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 60 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Toyota Sienna (246 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (119 Nm). This means 2009 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Sienna |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 246 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 4.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |