2005 Citroen Picasso vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Citroen Picasso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Citroen Picasso would be higher. At 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Picasso. (94 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 240 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, 2006 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Picasso. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Picasso. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Citroen Picasso has manual transmission. 2005 Citroen Picasso will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen Picasso | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Picasso | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 16.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |