Nissan 200 SX 1997 vs Honda Civic 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
|
Nissan 200 SX is more dynamic to drive. Nissan 200 SX engine produces 95 HP more power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 125 NM more than Honda Civic. Thanks to more power Nissan 200 SX reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
|
The Honda Civic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan 200 SX consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan 200 SX could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan 200 SX consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan 200 SX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Honda Civic) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Nissan 200 SX) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.30 m | 1.38 m | |
|
Nissan 200 SX is larger, but lower. Nissan 200 SX is 6 cm longer than the Honda Civic, 3 cm wider, while the height of Nissan 200 SX is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 307 litres | 405 litres | |
|
Honda Civic has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Nissan 200 SX has 98 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. This could mean that the Nissan 200 SX uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan 200 SX is 0.4 metres less than that of the Honda Civic, which means Nissan 200 SX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`550 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Nissan 200 SX has
|
Honda Civic has
| |