2008 Fiat Multipla vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Multipla 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Multipla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (139 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Multipla. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Multipla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Multipla weights approximately 90 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 Fiat Multipla (206 Nm @ 1450 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Multipla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Multipla | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Multipla | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1799 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1450 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
