2008 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 95 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser (377 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | FJ Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3954 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 239 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |