2008 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Forester weights approximately 283 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2004 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Subaru Forester (319 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2004 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2004 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Civic | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2458 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 210 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 319 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1463 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |