2011 SsangYong Rexton vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 SsangYong Rexton (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 781 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2011 SsangYong Rexton (318 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 SsangYong Rexton | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | SsangYong | Honda |
Model | Rexton | Civic |
Year Released | 2011 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3199 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1902 kg | 1121 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |