2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Subaru Impreza
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 Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 220 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Subaru Impreza 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 Impreza 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 Impreza (186 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Civic | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1994 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
