2009 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Chrysler Sebring
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Sebring is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler Sebring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler Sebring. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler Sebring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler Sebring weights approximately 449 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, 2010 Chrysler Sebring (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (189 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler Sebring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2010 Chrysler Sebring 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. 2010 Chrysler Sebring will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2010 Chrysler Sebring | |
Make | Honda | Chrysler |
Model | Civic | Sebring |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 101 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |