2008 Fiat Ulysse 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 Ulysse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Ulysse would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ulysse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ulysse. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 379 kg more than 2009 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 Ulysse (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ulysse 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 Ulysse has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Ulysse 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 Ulysse | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Ulysse | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |