Honda Civic 1998 vs Honda Civic 2008
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 12.8 seconds | |
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Honda Civic 2008 is a more dynamic driving. Honda Civic 1998 engine produces 10 HP less power than Honda Civic 2008, whereas torque is 7 NM less than Honda Civic 2008. Due to the lower power, Honda Civic 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 5.9 | |
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The Honda Civic 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic 1998 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic 2008, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Civic 1998 could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Honda Civic 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 24 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Honda Jazz | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Civic 2008 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.46 m | |
| Honda Civic 1998 is 17 cm longer than the Honda Civic 2008, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Civic 1998 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1312 litres | 1190 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Honda Civic 1998 has 70 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic 2008. This could mean that the Honda Civic 1998 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda Civic 1998 (by 122 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic 1998 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Honda Civic 2008, which means Honda Civic 1998 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`620 | 1`690 | |
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| Quality: | Honda Civic 2008 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic 1998 has serious deffects in 335 percent more cases than Honda Civic 2008, so Honda Civic 2008 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2400 | |
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