2009 Nissan Versa 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 Versa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Versa would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Versa. (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Versa weights approximately 256 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Versa. (151 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Nissan Versa | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Nissan | Honda |
Model | Versa | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1186 kg |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |