2004 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Mazda 5
To start off, 2006 Mazda 5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda 5 (157 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 2004 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, 2004 Honda Civic (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 5. (201 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2006 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | 5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
