2009 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Opel Tigra
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Opel Tigra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Opel Tigra would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2008 Opel Tigra. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Tigra weights approximately 136 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, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Tigra. (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Tigra.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2008 Opel Tigra | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Tigra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |