2007 Honda Civic 1.8i-VTEC LXi vs. 2007 Honda Civic 1.8 Sedan LX
To start off, both 2007 Honda Civic 1.8i-VTEC LXi and 2007 Honda Civic 1.8 Sedan LX were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic 1.8i-VTEC LXi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic 1.8 Sedan LX (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic 1.8i-VTEC LXi. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic 1.8 Sedan LX should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic 1.8i-VTEC LXi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic 1.8 Sedan LX weights approximately 301 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic 1.8i-VTEC LXi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, both vehicles can yield 174 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic 1.8i-VTEC LXi | 2007 Honda Civic 1.8 Sedan LX | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1581 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
