2009 Suzuki Jimny vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Suzuki Jimny 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 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2009 Suzuki Jimny. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Suzuki Jimny.
Because 2009 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki Jimny 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 Honda Civic (153 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Suzuki Jimny. (110 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Suzuki Jimny. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Suzuki Jimny has manual transmission. 2009 Suzuki Jimny will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Suzuki Jimny | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Suzuki | Honda |
| Model | Jimny | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1328 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.1 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
