2008 Ford Edge vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Ford Edge is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (141 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 880 kg more than 2008 Ford Edge.
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 Ford Edge (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Edge | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Edge | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |