2009 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Chevrolet Cruze
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Cruze is newer by 4 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Cruze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (141 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. (134 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 75 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. (169 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Cruze. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2013 Chevrolet Cruze has manual transmission. 2013 Chevrolet Cruze will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Honda Civic | 2013 Chevrolet Cruze | |
Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
Model | Civic | Cruze |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4597 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2685 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.5 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |