2008 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Saturn ION
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Saturn ION. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Saturn ION would be higher. At 2,195 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Saturn ION is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Saturn ION weights approximately 138 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 2005 Saturn ION (197 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm). This means 2005 Saturn ION will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2005 Saturn ION | |
Make | Honda | Saturn |
Model | Civic | ION |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2195 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 140 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 197 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1263 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 49 L |