2009 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2011 Dacia Duster 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. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Dacia Duster (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dacia Duster should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 261 kg more than 2011 Dacia Duster.
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 (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2011 Dacia Duster | |
Make | Honda | Dacia |
Model | Civic | Duster |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1822 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2673 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |