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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 188 kg more 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 (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 4 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. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2012 Honda Fit has manual transmission. 2012 Honda Fit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 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 | 1800 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas (CNG) | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1132 kg |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 40 L |
