2011 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Suzuki Kizashi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Suzuki Kizashi would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Suzuki Kizashi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi (185 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Suzuki Kizashi weights approximately 186 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. 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, 2010 Suzuki Kizashi (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Suzuki Kizashi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Honda Civic | 2010 Suzuki Kizashi | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Civic | Kizashi |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4503 mm | 4651 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1753 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |