2009 Ford Ecosport vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 Ford Ecosport 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Ecosport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Ecosport (109 HP) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Ecosport should accelerate faster 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. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Ecosport has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Ecosport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Ecosport | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ecosport | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 108 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4228 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1679 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2580 mm |