2008 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Honda Fit
To start off, 2011 Honda Fit is newer by 3 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 1,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 151 kg more than 2011 Honda Fit.
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, 2011 Honda Fit (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2011 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Fit |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
