2009 Ford Edge vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Ford Edge is newer by 2 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Edge (261 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 274 kg more than 2009 Ford Edge.
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 Ford Edge (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2009 Ford Edge has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Edge will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Edge | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Edge | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1337 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
