2009 Fiat Sedici vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Fiat Sedici 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Sedici. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Sedici. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Sedici weights approximately 85 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2009 Fiat Sedici is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Sedici will offer significantly more control. 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 (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Sedici. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Sedici. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Sedici has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Sedici 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 Fiat Sedici | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Sedici | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |