2009 Honda Civic 1.8i VTEC Automatic vs. 2009 Honda Civic Coupe 1.7i LS Coupe Automatic
To start off, both 2009 Honda Civic 1.8i VTEC Automatic and 2009 Honda Civic Coupe 1.7i LS Coupe Automatic 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 1.8i VTEC Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic 1.8i VTEC Automatic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic Coupe 1.7i LS Coupe Automatic. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic 1.8i VTEC Automatic should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic Coupe 1.7i LS Coupe Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic 1.8i VTEC Automatic weights approximately 144 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic Coupe 1.7i LS Coupe Automatic. 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 Honda Civic 1.8i VTEC Automatic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic Coupe 1.7i LS Coupe Automatic. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic 1.8i VTEC Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic Coupe 1.7i LS Coupe Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic 1.8i VTEC Automatic | 2009 Honda Civic Coupe 1.7i LS Coupe Automatic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1121 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
