2008 Honda HR-V vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 63 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 2011 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, 2011 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V. 2011 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda HR-V has manual transmission. 2008 Honda HR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda HR-V | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | HR-V | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
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 | 138 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1785 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |