2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Suzuki Ignis 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Ignis. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Ignis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 270 kg more than 2008 Suzuki Ignis. 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 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Ignis. (118 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Ignis. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Suzuki Ignis has manual transmission. 2008 Suzuki Ignis 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 | 2008 Suzuki Ignis | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Civic | Ignis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 41 L |