2009 SsangYong Rexton vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Rexton (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 618 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton (345 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 SsangYong Rexton has manual transmission. 2009 SsangYong Rexton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 SsangYong Rexton | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | SsangYong | Honda |
Model | Rexton | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2696 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1972 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |