2008 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Ford Galaxy
To start off, 2010 Ford Galaxy is newer by 2 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 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Galaxy (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 499 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, 2010 Ford Galaxy (265 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2010 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1779 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |