Honda Civic 2012 vs Honda Civic 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 142 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Honda Civic 2012 is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic 2012 engine produces 2 HP more power than Honda Civic 2008, but torque is 1 NM less than Honda Civic 2008. Thanks to more power Honda Civic 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Honda Civic 2012 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Honda Civic 2012 consumes 0.1 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 2012 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Honda Civic 2012 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic 2008. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Honda Civic 2008 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda Civic 2008 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic 2012 and Honda Civic 2008 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 350 litres | |
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Honda Civic 2012 has more luggage capacity. Honda Civic 2012 has 90 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic 2008. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.56 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic 2012 is 0.56 metres more than that of the Honda Civic 2008, which means Honda Civic 2012 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`680 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Honda Civic 2012 scores higher in safety tests, but Honda Civic 2008 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 3400 | |
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