2010 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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. Both 2010 Honda Civic and 2012 Honda Civic are equipped with a 1,800 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 134 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2012 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2012 Honda Civic 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.
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2010 Honda Civic | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Civic |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Natural Gas (CNG) | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1186 kg |
Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 50 L |