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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Multipla. (102 HP @ 5750 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 201 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 Honda Civic (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Multipla. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Multipla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Multipla | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Multipla | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 50 L |
