2009 Nissan Versa 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 Versa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Versa would be higher. Both 2009 Nissan Versa and 2013 Honda Civic are equipped with a 1,798 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Versa. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 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 219 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Honda Civic | |
Make | Nissan | Honda |
Model | Versa | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1227 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4556 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |