2009 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Hyundai ix20
To start off, 2012 Hyundai ix20 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 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai ix20. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai ix20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai ix20 weights approximately 249 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, 2012 Hyundai ix20 (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai ix20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2012 Hyundai ix20 | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Civic | ix20 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1121 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2615 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
