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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (108 HP) has 55 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 290 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 (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 20 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 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 152 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 15.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3405 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1615 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |