2008 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, 2009 Pontiac Vibe 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac Vibe.
Because 2009 Pontiac Vibe 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 Pontiac Vibe 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 Pontiac Vibe (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac Vibe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2009 Pontiac Vibe | |
Make | Honda | Pontiac |
Model | Civic | Vibe |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 2360 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 97.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 49 L |