2005 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Suzuki Reno
To start off, 2006 Suzuki Reno 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Suzuki Reno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Suzuki Reno (126 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Suzuki Reno should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 86 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Reno.
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 Suzuki Reno (178 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (151 Nm). This means 2006 Suzuki Reno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2006 Suzuki Reno | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Civic | Reno |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1685 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 178 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |