2007 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Because 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Grand Vitara (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Civic | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 66 L |