2009 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Suzuki Liana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Suzuki Liana would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Liana. (89 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Suzuki Liana weights approximately 81 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
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 (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Liana. (116 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Liana. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Suzuki Liana has manual transmission. 2007 Suzuki Liana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2007 Suzuki Liana | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Civic | Liana |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 69.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |