2012 Ford Edge vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Ford Edge 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Edge (285 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Edge should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Ford Edge (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2012 Ford Edge 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 Ford Edge will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Ford Edge | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Edge | Civic |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1702 mm | 1460 mm |