2005 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2006 Subaru Forester 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (197 HP) has 34 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Forester. (163 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Forester weights approximately 320 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 2006 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Forester (225 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (192 Nm). This means 2006 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2006 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Civic | Forester |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 192 Nm | 225 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |