2007 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Hyundai Grandeur
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Grandeur is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Grandeur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Grandeur. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Grandeur.
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, 2009 Hyundai Grandeur (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Grandeur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2009 Hyundai Grandeur has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Hyundai Grandeur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2009 Hyundai Grandeur | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Civic | Grandeur |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |