Honda Civic 2001 vs Honda Accord 2001
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 64 HP more power than Honda Accord, whereas torque is 21 NM more than Honda Accord. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Civic consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Civic could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 530 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Accord gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Honda Accord engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Honda Civic is smaller. Honda Civic is 46 cm shorter than the Honda Accord, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 313 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
610 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.7 metres more than that of the Honda Accord, which means Honda Civic can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Honda Accord has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Honda Accord, so Honda Accord quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1200 | |
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