2009 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 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 2,034 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (141 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. (134 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 141 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 Mercedes-Benz A (185 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2012 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Civic | A |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2034 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |