2004 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito 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 2,151 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito (120 HP @ 1800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2006 Mercedes-Benz Vito | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Civic | Vito |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2151 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 17.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 78 L |