2009 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota 4Runner (237 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 185 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota 4Runner 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 Toyota 4Runner (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2008 Toyota 4Runner has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota 4Runner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Honda Civic | 2008 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | 4Runner |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 1352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 87 L |