2007 Ford Fiesta vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (198 HP) has 98 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 8 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Honda Civic (193 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (146 Nm). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Fiesta | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fiesta | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 198 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 193 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1267 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1445 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |