2009 Mazda 5 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Mazda 5 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda 5 (153 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 2008 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 Mazda 5 (201 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mazda 5 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Mazda | Honda |
Model | 5 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |