2008 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Mazda CX-9

To start off, 2009 Mazda CX-9 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 3,726 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mazda CX-9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda CX-9 (273 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda CX-9 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda CX-9 weights approximately 64 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. 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, 2009 Mazda CX-9 (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda CX-9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2009 Mazda CX-9 has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mazda CX-9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda Civic 2009 Mazda CX-9
Make Honda Mazda
Model Civic CX-9
Year Released 2008 2009
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1799 cc 3726 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 273 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 174 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1265 kg 1329 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 5080 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2880 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.9 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 9.1 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 76 L


 

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