2007 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna 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 3,454 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 31 kg more than 2009 Toyota Sienna.
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, 2007 Honda Civic (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Sienna. 2009 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Sienna |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 3454 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 341 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1383 kg | 1352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |