2009 Ford Galaxy vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 Ford Galaxy 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 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Galaxy (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 318 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. 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 Galaxy (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Galaxy | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Galaxy | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2791 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1779 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |