2009 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Toyota Prius
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 Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Prius 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 64 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Prius. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 158 kg more than 2008 Toyota Prius. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2008 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Prius |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 84.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 13.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.5 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |