2009 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Hyundai Trajet
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai Trajet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Trajet would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Trajet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. (134 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 547 kg more than 2009 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 Hyundai Trajet (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Trajet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2008 Hyundai Trajet | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Civic | Trajet |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1812 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |