2008 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Toyota Yaris 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Yaris (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic.
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 Toyota Yaris (174 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Yaris |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |