2008 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Ford Galaxy
To start off, 2012 Ford Galaxy is newer by 4 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 36 kg more than 2012 Ford Galaxy.
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, 2012 Ford Galaxy (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 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 | 2012 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1999 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 143 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 189 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |