2009 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Chevrolet Lacetti
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Lacetti is newer by 2 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. Both 2009 Honda Civic and 2011 Chevrolet Lacetti are equipped with a 1,799 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Lacetti. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Lacetti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 177 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Lacetti. 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 (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Lacetti. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Lacetti.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2011 Chevrolet Lacetti | |
Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
Model | Civic | Lacetti |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |