2009 Ford Kuga 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 Kuga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Kuga would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Kuga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Ford Kuga. (134 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Kuga.
Because 2009 Ford Kuga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 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) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Kuga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Kuga | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Kuga | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1460 mm |
