2009 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,349 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 1016 kg more than 2008 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, 2009 Chevrolet Equinox (210 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Equinox | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Equinox | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3349 cc | 1493 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |
