2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Jeep Wrangler were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,777 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 825 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 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, 2008 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, 2008 Jeep Wrangler (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Jeep Wrangler | |
Make | Honda | Jeep |
Model | Civic | Wrangler |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 3777 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 196 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |