2005 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2010 Suzuki SX4 is newer by 5 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki SX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Suzuki SX4 (150 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki SX4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 75 kg more than 2010 Suzuki SX4.
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, 2005 Honda Civic (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Suzuki SX4. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Suzuki SX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2010 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Civic | SX4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1684 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1544 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
