2008 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Mazda 2
To start off, 2010 Mazda 2 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 2 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 2 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 320 kg more than 2010 Mazda 2.
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 Mazda 2 (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2010 Mazda 2 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | 2 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 78.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 43 L |