2009 Ford Fusion vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Ford Fusion 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Fusion (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 299 kg more than 2009 Ford Fusion.
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 Ford Fusion (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Fusion | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fusion | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |
