2009 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2009 Honda Civic

To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Aveo and 2009 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Aveo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. (107 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Aveo weights approximately 357 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.

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 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo. (142 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Aveo.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chevrolet Aveo 2009 Honda Civic
Make Chevrolet Honda
Model Aveo Civic
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 1590 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 107 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 142 Nm 152 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 4300 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1549 kg 1192 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 4150 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1510 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2490 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.8 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 50 L


 

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