2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Holden Captiva
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Holden Captiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Holden Captiva would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Holden Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Holden Captiva weights approximately 575 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Holden Captiva 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, 2007 Holden Captiva 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, 2007 Holden Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Holden Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2007 Holden Captiva has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Holden Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2007 Holden Captiva | |
Make | Honda | Holden |
Model | Civic | Captiva |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1991 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |