2011 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2010 Honda CR-V. (180 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda CR-V weights approximately 243 kg more than 2011 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, 2010 Honda CR-V (218 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2010 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2010 Honda CR-V 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. 2010 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Honda Civic | 2010 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | CR-V |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1313 kg | 1556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4458 mm | 4554 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1819 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1397 mm | 1679 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |