2009 Honda Civic vs. 2010 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Kyron 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 140 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 794 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
Because 2010 SsangYong Kyron 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 SsangYong Kyron 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 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2010 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Honda | SsangYong |
Model | Civic | Kyron |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 85.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |