2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 62 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer 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, 2011 Honda Civic (350 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (345 Nm). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Mountaineer | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
