2008 Suzuki Forenza vs. 2008 Honda Civic
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2008 Suzuki Forenza and 2008 Honda Civic contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2008 Suzuki Forenza and the 2008 Honda Civic.
When we compare the 2008 Suzuki Forenza's and the 2008 Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the 2008 Suzuki Forenza has the advantage in the area of interior volume. The 2008 Honda Civic has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2008 Suzuki Forenza's and the 2008 Honda Civic's specifications and ratings, the 2008 Honda Civic is a better car than the 2008 Suzuki Forenza.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2008 Suzuki Forenza’s base engine makes 127 horsepower, and the 2008 Honda Civic base engine makes 140 horsepower. The Forenza is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 406 miles. The Civic is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 449 miles. This gives the 2008 Honda Civic the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2008 Suzuki Forenza. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The 2008 Suzuki Forenza has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2008 Honda Civic has the advantage in the areas of front head room and front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The 2008 Honda Civic has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
14249
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
15010
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
15370
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
13895 - 17495
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
53857
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
6957
Price Range:
3626 - 10986
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
5798
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
4846 - 6957
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
206
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
154205
# Good or Great Deals:
53
Suzuki Forenza Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Honda Civic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.1 / 10
Retained Value:
9.3 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2008 Suzuki Forenza
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2008 Honda Civic
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3331890388188312
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
13.510564511611864
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
7.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.6 - 16.1
Suzuki Forenza Rankings
Not yet available
Honda Civic Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
4 out of / 19Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 29Ranking
5 out of / 7Ranking
6 out of / 29Ranking
8 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 29Ranking
9 out of / 19Ranking
10 out of / 29Ranking
15 out of / 29Available Body Styles
Sedan, Wagon
Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid, Natural Gas
2008 Suzuki Forenza Trim Levels
Base
2008 Honda Civic Trim Levels
DX, EX, EX w/Navi, EX-L, EX-L w/Navi, GX, LX, Si, Si MUGEN, Si w/Navi, Si w/Navi w/Summer Tires, Si w/Summer Tires
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
7 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
127 hp @ 5600 rpm
Torque:
131 foot-lbs @ 4200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
140 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
128 foot-lbs @ 4300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 28 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
290 / 406 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 34 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
343 / 449 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Available
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.7 inches
Cargo Space:
12.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
107.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.4 inches
Cargo Space:
12 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
90.9 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2756 lbs
Width:
67.9 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
177.2 inches
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2628 lbs
Width:
69 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
176.7 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/55R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Exterior Colors
Beige
Champagne Beige Metallic
Black
Fantasy Black Metallic
Blue
Cobalt Blue Metallic
Red
Fusion Red Metallic
Silver
Titanium Silver Metallic
White
Absolute White
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Blue
Atomic Blue Metallic / Royal Blue Pearl
Red
Not available
Silver
Alabaster Silver Metallic
White
Taffeta White
Gray
Galaxy Grey Metallic
Interior Colors
Gray
Grey
Interior Colors
Gray
Grey Fabric
