2008 Honda Odyssey vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Odyssey (241 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 163 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Honda Odyssey (328 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Odyssey | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Odyssey | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1193 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 50 L |