2009 Honda Civic 1.3i-DSi Vtec Hybrid vs. 2009 Honda Civic 1.8 Coupe DX
To start off, both 2009 Honda Civic 1.3i-DSi Vtec Hybrid and 2009 Honda Civic 1.8 Coupe DX were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic 1.8 Coupe DX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic 1.8 Coupe DX (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic 1.3i-DSi Vtec Hybrid. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic 1.8 Coupe DX should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic 1.3i-DSi Vtec Hybrid. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic 1.3i-DSi Vtec Hybrid weights approximately 239 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic 1.8 Coupe DX.
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 Honda Civic 1.8 Coupe DX (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic 1.3i-DSi Vtec Hybrid. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic 1.8 Coupe DX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic 1.3i-DSi Vtec Hybrid.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic 1.3i-DSi Vtec Hybrid | 2009 Honda Civic 1.8 Coupe DX | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
