2012 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (316 HP) has 118 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (198 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1375 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (193 Nm). This means 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2012 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2012 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Honda Civic | 2013 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
Model | Civic | Suburban |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 316 HP |
Torque | 193 Nm | 454 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1267 kg | 2642 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4276 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1785 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1445 mm | 1951 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.1 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |