2009 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Hyundai i10
To start off, both 2009 Honda Civic and 2009 Hyundai i10 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc, 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i10. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 78 kg more than 2009 Hyundai i10. 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 (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai i10. (153 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai i10. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Hyundai i10 has manual transmission. 2009 Hyundai i10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Honda Civic | 2009 Hyundai i10 | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Civic | i10 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1120 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |