2008 Fiat Doblo vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Doblo and 2008 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Doblo. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 44 kg more than 2008 Fiat Doblo. 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 Honda Civic (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Doblo. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Doblo | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Doblo | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 136 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |