2009 Ford Fiesta vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 4 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Fiesta (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2013 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Civic weights approximately 155 kg more than 2009 Ford Fiesta.
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 (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic. 2013 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Fiesta | 2013 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fiesta | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 12.7 : 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Natural Gas (CNG) |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1137 kg | 1292 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |