2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 339 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
Because 2009 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition 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, 2009 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Expedition | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Expedition | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4503 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1753 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 47 L |