2007 Fiat Doblo vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Doblo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Doblo would be higher. At 1,493 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 170 kg more than 2008 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 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Doblo. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Doblo. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Doblo has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Doblo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Doblo | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Doblo | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1240 cc | 1493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |