2009 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Sonata is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Sonata (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 35 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Sonata.
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 Hyundai Sonata (219 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
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2009 Hyundai Sonata | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Hyundai | Honda |
Model | Sonata | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2358 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |