2008 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito 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 2,151 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (120 HP @ 1800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito weights approximately 662 kg more 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2010 Mercedes-Benz Vito | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Civic | Vito |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 2151 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 2016 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 78 L |