2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Nissan Rogue
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Nissan Rogue were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Rogue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (177 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Rogue. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Rogue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 138 kg more than 2008 Nissan Rogue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Nissan Rogue (237 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm). This means 2008 Nissan Rogue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Nissan Rogue | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Rogue |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 2500 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 155 Nm | 237 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1112 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |