2009 Honda Fit vs. 2009 Toyota 4Runner

To start off, both 2009 Honda Fit and 2009 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota 4Runner (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2009 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Fit weights approximately 109 kg more than 2009 Toyota 4Runner.

Because 2009 Toyota 4Runner is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Toyota 4Runner. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Fit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota 4Runner (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Fit. 2009 Toyota 4Runner has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Fit has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Fit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota 4Runner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Honda Fit 2009 Toyota 4Runner
Make Honda Toyota
Model Fit 4Runner
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1495 cc 3954 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 117 HP 236 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 144 Nm 361 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 16.3:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1461 kg 1352 kg
Vehicle Length 4110 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.1 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 8.7 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.1 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 L 87 L


 

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