2009 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mazda Premacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda Premacy would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Mazda Premacy. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 76 kg more than 2008 Mazda Premacy. 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, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Premacy. (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2008 Mazda Premacy | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | Premacy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |