2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Forester (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Forester weights approximately 479 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 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Civic | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1154 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |