2008 Honda Civic 1.8 DX vs. 2008 Honda Civic 150i Automatic
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic 1.8 DX and 2008 Honda Civic 150i 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 (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic 1.8 DX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic 1.8 DX weights approximately 155 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic 150i Automatic.
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 1.8 DX (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic 150i Automatic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic 1.8 DX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic 150i Automatic. 2008 Honda Civic 150i Automatic has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic 1.8 DX has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic 1.8 DX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic 150i Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Honda Civic 1.8 DX | 2008 Honda Civic 150i Automatic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |