2009 Honda Civic vs. 2006 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 SsangYong Kyron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 SsangYong Kyron would be higher. Both 2009 Honda Civic and 2006 SsangYong Kyron are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2006 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 543 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
Because 2006 SsangYong Kyron 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 SsangYong Kyron 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 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (189 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2006 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Civic | Kyron |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
