2007 Honda Civic vs. 2009 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Kyron 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Kyron (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 701 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 SsangYong Kyron is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Kyron will offer significantly more control. 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 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2009 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Honda | SsangYong |
Model | Civic | Kyron |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1998 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 | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 85.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1222 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |