2003 Ford C-MAX vs. 2006 Honda Civic

To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford C-MAX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford C-MAX would be higher. Both 2003 Ford C-MAX and 2006 Honda Civic are equipped with a 1,999 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2003 Ford C-MAX. (144 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford C-MAX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford C-MAX weights approximately 87 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Ford C-MAX (344 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2003 Ford C-MAX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Ford C-MAX 2006 Honda Civic
Make Ford Honda
Model C-MAX Civic
Year Released 2003 2006
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1999 cc 1999 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 144 HP 198 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 7800 RPM
Torque 344 Nm 188 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 6100 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1392 kg 1305 kg
Vehicle Length 4340 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1600 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 132 L 50 L


 

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