2009 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Aygo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Aygo 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) has 144 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Aygo. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 571 kg more than 2007 Toyota Aygo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Aygo. (132 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2007 Toyota Aygo | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Aygo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 189 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3405 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1615 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |