2008 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic 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 1,797 cc, 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 88 kg more than 2009 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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1590 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |