2005 Ford Ka vs. 2008 Honda Civic

To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Ka would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Ka (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 261 kg more than 2005 Ford Ka.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Ka (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Ka 2008 Honda Civic
Make Ford Honda
Model Ka Civic
Year Released 2005 2008
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1599 cc 1396 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 94 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 135 Nm 130 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 4300 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 174 km/hour 172 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10 seconds 11.6 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1019 kg 1280 kg
Vehicle Length 3660 mm 4150 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.6 L/100km 6.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 L 50 L


 

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