2012 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Honda Fit
To start off, both 2012 Honda Civic and 2012 Honda Fit were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2012 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Fit.
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 Honda Civic (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Fit.
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2012 Honda Civic | 2012 Honda Fit | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Fit |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |