2009 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun 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 3,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun (163 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun weights approximately 348 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun 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 Mitsubishi Shogun 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, 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Civic | Shogun |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 98.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 88 L |
