2009 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2009 Honda Civic and 2009 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Highlander (206 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 38 kg more than 2009 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2009 Toyota Highlander 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, 2009 Toyota Highlander 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, 2009 Toyota Highlander (212 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2009 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Highlander |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 3311 cc |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 206 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |