1.6 Civic VTi versus 1.6 Altis

**orly_andico** · February 24th, 2006 11:12 PM

the sentra is ahead in the CAMPI stats because nissan sold a whole boatload of the entry-level 1.3GX model. i would suspect na 90% ng sales nila is the 1.3GX to which they've added some power features. although a big body like the sentra with a 1.3L engine and an auto tranny boggles the mind.

**niky** · February 25th, 2006 11:52 PM

Yup. I'm seeing a lot of the GX around... it's starting to become one of the fleet managers' cars of choice in today's market. It's the biggest thing you can get nowadays with a 1.3 now that Toyota has unloaded their end of the line Corolla 1.3s.

A lot of former Sentra 1.3 FE owners (I used to own one, and I talked to quite a few) optioned up to the GX and they all complain of the power. While the FE had short gearing and a light body to counteract the effects of the lower push of the 1.3, the GX doesn't. It really is dog-slow, but it's cheap and roomy, with a Nissan aircon, and for fleets, that's all that counts.

**orly_andico** · February 26th, 2006 03:59 AM

Heck, for anyone looking for basic transportation, that's all that counts.

**slamtaz** · July 9th, 2006 05:30 AM

Originally Posted by orly_andico

Heck, for anyone looking for basic transportation, that's all that counts.

i'd say this is the best bang for your buck if you really just need something to move you from point A to point B

**saipeme** · May 25th, 2007 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by slamtaz

i'd say this is the best bang for your buck if you really just need something to move you from point A to point B

how much is the 1.3GX model is it all powered?..

**vinj** · September 21st, 2007 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by saipeme

how much is the 1.3GX model is it all powered?..

probably 600K thereabouts. I drove a m/t version and i found it underpowered as the body is heavy (as the N16 is a Nissan Pulsar body).

**eliteimage** · September 22nd, 2007 12:44 AM

If you’re looking for power and roominess go for the Altis. If you’re looking for fuel efficiency and style, choose the Civic. Although the Civic lacks rear disc brake, rear stabilizer bar and torque it’s still my choice coz I own one! Hehe! I happen to have a US version EK Civic with dual airbags, ABS, moonroof and integrated rear window antenna. My only complaints are the flimsy cupholders, no rear stabilizer bar, no rear disc brake and slow response specially when climbing. The Altis has more torque but the Civic saves gas. You can compensate for the imperfections by buying aftermarket parts such as performance brakes, stabilizer bar kit, intake, headers, hi-flow cat and muffler. Its just depends on your needs.

**pup2** · September 22nd, 2007 06:13 PM

Sa experience namin medyo mas reliable at fuel efficient ang Honda eh. Kaya kung sa kanilang 2 lang, Civic pa din -- MT siyempre -- kung marunong ka din lang, it'll perform better and cost less.

**big foot** · October 11th, 2007 07:56 PM

altis fuel efficient, low maintenance pa, civic habang bago talagang matipid maintenance think hard.

**chicosci** · October 14th, 2007 09:35 PM

ano po ba ang 0-100km/hr ng 7th gen 1.6 vti civic a/t? talaga po bang 16 secs? so based dito sa mga nabasa ko sa forums faster ang civic pag sa mga overtake sa highway? kasi cruising na siya at higher rpm? so mas di ka mabibitin sa overtake pag civic kesa altis?