Lexus CT 2011 vs Honda Civic 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Lexus CT engine produces 41 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 33 NM less than Honda Civic. Despite less power, Lexus CT reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Lexus CT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Lexus CT consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Lexus CT over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Lexus CT consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Lexus CT gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Honda FR-V | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus CT engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Honda Civic 2012 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda Civic 2012 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus CT is 2 cm longer than the Honda Civic, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus CT is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 345 litres | 477 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
985 litres | no data | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus CT has 132 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. This could mean that the Lexus CT uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.08 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus CT is 0.68 metres less than that of the Honda Civic, which means Lexus CT can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`845 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 8000 | |
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