2009 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Dodge Journey
To start off, both 2009 Honda Civic and 2009 Dodge Journey were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Journey. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Journey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Journey weights approximately 299 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 Dodge Journey (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (189 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Journey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Dodge Journey 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. 2009 Dodge Journey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Honda Civic | 2009 Dodge Journey | |
Make | Honda | Dodge |
Model | Civic | Journey |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 78 L |