2011 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2012 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Nissan X-Trail. (137 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan X-Trail.
Because 2012 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan X-Trail 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, 2012 Nissan X-Trail (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Civic | 2012 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| 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 | 140 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 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 | 50 L | 65 L |
