2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Renault Modus
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Modus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Modus would be higher. At 1,799 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 20 kg more than 2007 Renault Modus.
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 @ 4200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Modus. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Modus. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Modus has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Modus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2007 Renault Modus | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Modus |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1390 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 49 L |