2005 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2008 Saturn Vue is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saturn Vue (169 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Saturn Vue weights approximately 465 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Saturn Vue (219 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (119 Nm). This means 2008 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2008 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Honda | Saturn |
| Model | Civic | Vue |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
