2008 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun
To start off, 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun 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 3,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun (163 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun weights approximately 274 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.
Because 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun will offer significantly more control. 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 Mitsubishi Shogun (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun 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 Mitsubishi Shogun will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2009 Mitsubishi Shogun | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Civic | Shogun |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 98.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 88 L |