2009 Nissan Rogue 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 Nissan Rogue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Rogue would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Rogue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Rogue (171 HP) has 33 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Rogue should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Rogue weights approximately 9 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Nissan Rogue 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 Nissan Rogue 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, 2009 Nissan Rogue (237 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2009 Nissan Rogue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Rogue | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Nissan | Honda |
Model | Rogue | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 237 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |