2009 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Nissan Versa
To start off, 2010 Nissan Versa 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Versa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Versa. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 239 kg more than 2010 Nissan Versa. 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 @ 4300 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Versa. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan Versa has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan Versa 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2010 Nissan Versa | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Versa |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1222 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4295 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1534 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
