2007 Toyota Highlander vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Highlander (155 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2013 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 153 kg more than 2013 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander 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, 2007 Toyota Highlander (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic. 2007 Toyota Highlander has automatic transmission and 2013 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2013 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Toyota Highlander | 2013 Honda Civic | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Highlander | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2362 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1202 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4556 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |