2008 Civic 1.8 i-VTEC or 2.2 i-CDTI

streetcar · 24-06-2015 5:19pm #1

Hi,

I am currently looking to buy a 2008 Honda Civic. My OH wants to get the diesel but I am wondering if there is much fuel economy difference between the 1.8 petrol and 2.2 diesel.
Also, in the long-term, would it be more expensive to keep a diesel (price of parts etc.).
I have looked online for reviews but would like to see what people on this thread thought.

If you were to buy one of these models, which one would you choose?

Thanks

colm_mcm · 24-06-2015 7:26pm

I have a 1.8 petrol. Averaging 43mpg.
The only reason I'd get a diesel one (and I've considered it) is the huge dollop of torque you get in the mid range. The power delivery in the petrol is very linear and you can make it move when it needs to. You do need to use the revs a bit more than on the diesel.
I've had zero issues with mine in 3 years and 60,000 or so km.

bazz26 · 24-06-2015 8:43pm

Your driving style as well as your annual mileage have to be taken into consideration when figuring out if you warranty a diesel. City driving or short start/stop journeys are not suitable for modern diesels.

colm_mcm · 24-06-2015 10:40pm

The diesel isn't especially economical for a diesel. One thing to consider though is that the 1.8 got rare in 08 and they're pretty expensive to buy 08-10 models due to de chape tax. You can often pick up 07s for a lot less. There is the tax thing to consider of course, but no point in paying thousands more for an 08 over an 07 to save €2-300 on tax.

streetcar · 25-06-2015 3:38pm

Thanks for the feedback.
We will have this car for the next at least five years minimum (all going well) so we want the lower tax on the car.

It is interesting that you say that isn't especially economical - I would drive long enough journeys quite regularly, so this would be important to me. I would only get the diesel if i thought that it would be worth it from that point of view. diesel parts are generally more expensive, so it would have to be worth it for me to get one.

colm_mcm · 25-06-2015 10:18pm

What's your expected annual mileage?

streetcar · 26-06-2015 12:33pm

Between 10-15k a year.

colm_mcm · 27-06-2015 4:51pm

I'd get the petrol in that case based on your concerns of maintainance and repair costs.

Cee-Jay-Cee · 07-07-2015 12:50am

colm_mcm wrote: »

The diesel isn't especially economical for a diesel. One thing to consider though is that the 1.8 got rare in 08 and they're pretty expensive to buy 08-10 models due to de chape tax. You can often pick up 07s for a lot less. There is the tax thing to consider of course, but no point in paying thousands more for an 08 over an 07 to save €2-300 on tax.

There is €66 difference in tax between the 07 and 08 onwards models.

€570 for 08 >
€636 for <07

MuppetCheck · 07-07-2015 7:45am

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

There is €66 difference in tax between the 07 and 08 onwards models.

€570 for 08 >
€636 for <07

They went to €390 from 2010 onwards.

colm_mcm · 07-07-2015 7:48pm

Not on all specs though. Some had slightly higher emissions (some 3 door models and all saloons)
Some 08 petrols like the ES 5 door were €390 tax.

bazz26 · 07-07-2015 7:52pm

The 3dr Type S was around €570 to tax.

colm_mcm · 07-07-2015 7:54pm

Yep, think the bigger wheels are to blame.

2008 Civic 1.8 i-VTEC or 2.2 i-CDTI

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