2006 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Hyundai H1
To start off, 2009 Hyundai H1 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai H1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai H1 (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai H1 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Hyundai H1 (224 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai H1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2009 Hyundai H1 | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Civic | H1 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 16.5 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
