2008 Mercedes-Benz A vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz A 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 100 kg more than 2007 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz A (301 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Mercedes-Benz A has manual transmission. 2008 Mercedes-Benz A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Mercedes-Benz A | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Honda |
Model | A | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |