2009 Toyota Yaris vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Toyota Yaris is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,671 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (117 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 221 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Honda Civic (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Yaris. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Toyota Yaris | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Yaris | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 94.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |