2006 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet HHR 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 2,194 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet HHR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet HHR (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet HHR should accelerate faster than 2005 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 Chevrolet HHR (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet HHR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet HHR | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | HHR | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2194 cc | 1666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 94.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |