2008 Ford Fiesta 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 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 155 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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 (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Fiesta | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fiesta | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 128 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.7 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |