2007 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet HHR and 2007 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet HHR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet HHR (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet HHR should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet HHR (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet HHR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Chevrolet HHR has manual transmission. 2007 Chevrolet HHR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet HHR | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | HHR | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2189 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 30 L |
