2009 Honda Civic vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 508 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Musso will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 SsangYong Musso (250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
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2009 Honda Civic | 2008 SsangYong Musso | |
Make | Honda | SsangYong |
Model | Civic | Musso |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 124 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1876 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |