2009 Buick Enclave vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Buick Enclave. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Buick Enclave would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Enclave is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Enclave (288 HP) has 150 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Enclave weights approximately 626 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Buick Enclave (366 Nm) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2009 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2009 Buick Enclave has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Buick Enclave will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Buick Enclave | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Buick | Honda |
Model | Enclave | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3599 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 288 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 366 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |