2009 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, both 2009 Honda Civic and 2009 Hyundai Sonata were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Sonata (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 303 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Sonata.
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 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Sonata. (219 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Sonata. 2009 Hyundai Sonata 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 Hyundai Sonata will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2009 Hyundai Sonata | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Civic | Sonata |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2358 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1119 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |