2011 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Honda Fit
To start off, 2012 Honda Fit 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2012 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 181 kg more than 2012 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Honda Civic (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Fit. 2012 Honda Fit has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Fit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Honda Civic | 2012 Honda Fit | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Fit |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1313 kg | 1132 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4458 mm | 4105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1397 mm | 1524 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2499 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |