2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Jeep Wrangler. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Jeep Wrangler would be higher. At 3,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Wrangler (175 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 305 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Jeep Wrangler 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 Jeep Wrangler 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 Jeep Wrangler (296 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2007 Jeep Wrangler 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 Jeep Wrangler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2007 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Civic | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 3958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 98.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
