2008 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, 2009 Jaguar S-Type 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 2,718 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 495 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2009 Jaguar S-Type is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Jaguar S-Type. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Jaguar S-Type (435 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2009 Jaguar S-Type | |
Make | Honda | Jaguar |
Model | Civic | S-Type |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2718 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 205 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |