2009 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2009 Honda Civic and 2009 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda CR-V weights approximately 323 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. 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 CR-V (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2009 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | CR-V |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2354 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 96.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |