2008 Honda Civic 1.6i ES vs. 2008 Honda Civic 1.8i-VTEC EXi Automatic
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic 1.6i ES and 2008 Honda Civic 1.8i-VTEC EXi Automatic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc, 2008 Honda Civic 1.8i-VTEC EXi Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 1.8i-VTEC EXi Automatic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic 1.6i ES. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic 1.8i-VTEC EXi Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic 1.6i ES. 2008 Honda Civic 1.8i-VTEC EXi Automatic has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic 1.6i ES has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic 1.6i ES will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic 1.8i-VTEC EXi Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic 1.6i ES | 2008 Honda Civic 1.8i-VTEC EXi Automatic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1799 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
