2009 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Toyota RunX
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 RunX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota RunX would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota RunX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 28 kg more than 2008 Toyota RunX.
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 Toyota RunX (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota RunX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2008 Toyota RunX | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | RunX |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 152 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |