2005 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Mazda 2
To start off, 2006 Mazda 2 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Mazda 2. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 19 kg more than 2006 Mazda 2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Honda Civic (149 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 2. (146 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 2. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Mazda 2 has manual transmission. 2006 Mazda 2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2006 Mazda 2 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | 2 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 146 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1174 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |