2008 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Fiat Ulysse
To start off, 2009 Fiat Ulysse is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Ulysse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Ulysse. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 400 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 2009 Fiat Ulysse (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2009 Fiat Ulysse | |
Make | Honda | Fiat |
Model | Civic | Ulysse |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 1997 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |