2009 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Mazda BT-50
To start off, 2010 Mazda BT-50 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 2,606 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2010 Mazda BT-50. (123 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda BT-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda BT-50 weights approximately 89 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
Because 2010 Mazda BT-50 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, 2010 Mazda BT-50 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, 2010 Mazda BT-50 (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (189 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2010 Mazda BT-50 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | BT-50 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
