2008 Honda Civic 170i VTEC Automatic vs. 2008 Honda Civic Coupe 1.8 DX
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic 170i VTEC Automatic and 2008 Honda Civic Coupe 1.8 DX were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic Coupe 1.8 DX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic 170i VTEC Automatic (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic Coupe 1.8 DX. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic 170i VTEC Automatic should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic Coupe 1.8 DX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic Coupe 1.8 DX weights approximately 30 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic 170i VTEC Automatic.
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 Coupe 1.8 DX (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic 170i VTEC Automatic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic Coupe 1.8 DX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic 170i VTEC Automatic. 2008 Honda Civic 170i VTEC Automatic has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic Coupe 1.8 DX has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic Coupe 1.8 DX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic 170i VTEC Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic 170i VTEC Automatic | 2008 Honda Civic Coupe 1.8 DX | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 1799 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |