2009 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2012 Mazda Premacy 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda Premacy (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 76 kg more than 2012 Mazda Premacy.
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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda Premacy. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2012 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | Premacy |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
