2009 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Nissan Versa
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Versa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Versa would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Versa. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Versa.
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 (189 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2007 Nissan Versa | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Versa |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |