2008 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2005 Seat Arosa. (59 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 292 kg more than 2005 Seat Arosa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Arosa. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2005 Seat Arosa | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Civic | Arosa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 974 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 34 L |