2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 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 9 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz A.
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 Mercedes-Benz A (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (189 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Civic | A |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 189 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |