2008 Fiat Croma vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Croma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Croma would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Croma (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Croma weights approximately 320 kg more than 2009 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 Fiat Croma (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Croma has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Croma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Croma | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Croma | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |