2005 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, 2008 Suzuki Ignis 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Ignis. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Ignis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Suzuki Ignis weights approximately 190 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
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 Suzuki Ignis (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Suzuki Ignis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2008 Suzuki Ignis | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Civic | Ignis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 39 L |
