2009 Honda HR-V vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 Honda HR-V and 2009 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2009 Honda HR-V and 2009 Honda Civic are equipped with a 1,590 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Honda HR-V. (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 12 kg more than 2009 Honda HR-V. 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 (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda HR-V | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | HR-V | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |