2008 Honda HR-V vs. 2007 Honda Civic

To start off, 2008 Honda HR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 329 kg more than 2008 Honda HR-V.

Because 2008 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda HR-V 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda HR-V 2007 Honda Civic
Make Honda Honda
Model HR-V Civic
Year Released 2008 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1590 cc 1799 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 140 HP
Torque 135 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4300 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 16.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1257 kg 1586 kg
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.6 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 50 L


 

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