2008 Hyundai Getz 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 Hyundai Getz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Getz would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Getz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Getz. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Getz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 17 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Getz. 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, 2009 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Getz. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Getz. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Hyundai Getz has manual transmission. 2008 Hyundai Getz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Getz | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Hyundai | Honda |
Model | Getz | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1163 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |