2008 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 908 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.
Because 2011 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2011 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 2148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
