2007 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Scion xD
To start off, 2013 Scion xD is newer by 6 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2013 Scion xD. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion xD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Scion xD weights approximately 8 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion xD. (169 Nm @ 4440 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion xD.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2013 Scion xD | |
Make | Honda | Scion |
Model | Civic | xD |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4440 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |