2006 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (141 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 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 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Chevrolet Suburban | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Suburban | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5326 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 50 L |