2009 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2013 Ford Fusion 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Fusion (234 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Fusion weights approximately 431 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 2013 Ford Fusion is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fusion 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, 2013 Ford Fusion (339 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2013 Ford Fusion 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. 2013 Ford Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2013 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Fusion |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 234 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4869 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |