2009 Chevrolet Kalos vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Kalos 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (141 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Kalos. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 319 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Kalos. 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 Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Kalos. (104 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Kalos. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Kalos has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Kalos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Kalos | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Kalos | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1150 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |