2009 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Holden Captiva
To start off, 2012 Holden Captiva is newer by 3 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), 2012 Holden Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 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. 2012 Holden Captiva weights approximately 383 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
Because 2012 Holden Captiva 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, 2012 Holden Captiva 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, 2009 Honda Civic (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Holden Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Holden Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2012 Holden Captiva | |
Make | Honda | Holden |
Model | Civic | Captiva |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 2404 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |