Transmission is different ...it is the updated version of 8th gen transmission but half the transmission lossess. I.e it is more efficient.
Torque curve is superior to 8th gen and it is slightly faster then 8th Gen !
Engine is updated.
Yes it is similar to 8th Gen becoz it is a improved version of 8th Gen Civic..
Ap 'drivetrain' ki jaan nhn chor rhe bhai 
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