2009 Mazda Tribute vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mazda Tribute. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mazda Tribute would be higher. At 2,483 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (198 HP) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (171 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 283 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic.
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 Mazda Tribute (232 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (193 Nm). This means 2009 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
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2009 Mazda Tribute | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Mazda | Honda |
Model | Tribute | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2483 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 198 HP |
Torque | 232 Nm | 193 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1267 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1445 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |