2008 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Mazda CX-5
To start off, 2013 Mazda CX-5 is newer by 5 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mazda CX-5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2013 Mazda CX-5. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2013 Mazda CX-5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mazda CX-5 weights approximately 238 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, 2013 Mazda CX-5 (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Mazda CX-5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2013 Mazda CX-5 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | CX-5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1667 cc | 1998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 13.0 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4555 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 56 L |
