2008 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Honda Fit
To start off, 2009 Honda Fit 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 1,667 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Fit weights approximately 211 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, 2008 Honda Civic (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Fit. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Fit has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Fit 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 | 2009 Honda Fit | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Fit |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 1495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 16.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |