2009 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2013 Honda CR-V 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda CR-V (182 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 84 kg more than 2013 Honda CR-V.
Because 2013 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2013 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2013 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | CR-V |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0 : 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1601 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1654 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |