2010 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2011 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan X-Trail (137 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Nissan X-Trail (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan X-Trail will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Civic | 2011 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas (CNG) | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4503 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1753 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 65 L |
