2010 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 3 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1409 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2013 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Civic | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 2714 kg |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 17.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |
