2009 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2011 Mitsubishi Colt 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 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2011 Mitsubishi Colt. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2011 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 208 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
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 (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mitsubishi Colt. (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2011 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Civic | Colt |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1695 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |