2009 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander

To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander (199 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 11 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander.

Because 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander (303 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Honda Civic 2006 Mitsubishi Outlander
Make Honda Mitsubishi
Model Civic Outlander
Year Released 2009 2006
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1799 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 199 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 174 Nm 303 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 87.3 mm 88 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 8.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 205 km/hour 220 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.9 seconds 7.7 seconds
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1685 kg 1674 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1280 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.9 L/100km 10 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 60 L


 

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