2009 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Opel Antara
To start off, 2010 Opel Antara 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 2,404 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Opel Antara. (138 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Antara weights approximately 344 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
Because 2010 Opel Antara 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 Opel Antara 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 Opel Antara (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2010 Opel Antara | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Antara |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2404 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |