2009 Ford Fiesta 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 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 49 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (89 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 354 kg more than 2009 Ford Fiesta. 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 Ford Fiesta (185 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Fiesta | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fiesta | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 3.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |