2007 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Scion xD
To start off, 2012 Scion xD is newer by 5 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Scion xD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Scion xD (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Scion xD should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Scion xD (169 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Scion xD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2012 Scion xD | |
| Make | Honda | Scion |
| Model | Civic | xD |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3929 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1725 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1509 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2461 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 42 L |
