2009 Honda Civic vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 SsangYong Kyron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 SsangYong Kyron would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 540 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2007 SsangYong Kyron has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 SsangYong Kyron will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Honda Civic | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Honda | SsangYong |
Model | Civic | Kyron |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 2001 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |