2008 Fiat Doblo 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 Doblo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Doblo would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Doblo. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 122 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, 2009 Honda Civic (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Doblo. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Doblo | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.5:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 136 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
