2009 Nissan Qashqai vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Qashqai. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Qashqai would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Qashqai. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 145 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Qashqai. (161 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Qashqai.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Qashqai | 2013 Honda Civic | |
Make | Nissan | Honda |
Model | Qashqai | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1372 kg | 1227 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4456 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |