2009 Ford Kuga vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 Ford Kuga 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Kuga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Kuga (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Kuga should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Kuga weights approximately 348 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.
Because 2009 Ford Kuga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Kuga 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 Kuga (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Kuga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Kuga | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Kuga | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |