Honda Civic 2012 vs Honda Civic 2008

 
Honda Civic
2012 - 2015
Honda Civic
2008 - 2012
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 1.8 Petrol1.8 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 140 HP140 HP
Torque: 175 NM175 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.7 seconds9.3 seconds
Honda Civic 2012 and Honda Civic 2008 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Honda Civic 2012 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.76.6
Real fuel consumption: 7.3 l/100km8.4 l/100km
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 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic 2008.
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 740 km in combined cycle750 km in combined cycle
980 km on highway900 km on highway
680 km with real consumption590 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 390'000 km390'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 9 years9 years

Dimensions

Length: 4.55 m4.55 m
Width: 1.76 m1.75 m
Height: 1.44 m1.44 m
Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic 2012 and Honda Civic 2008 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 440 litres350 litres
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 meters11 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): no data1`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 (€): 78003800
Pros and Cons: Honda Civic has
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
Honda Civic has
  • more dynamic
  • higher children safety
  • lower price
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