2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2006 Honda Civic

To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer and 2006 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (395 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.

Because 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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 TrailBlazer (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2006 Honda Civic
Make Chevrolet Honda
Model TrailBlazer Civic
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5965 cc 1802 cc
Horse Power 395 HP 113 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 542 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4300 RPM
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1850 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2880 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.5 L/100km 6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.8 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 83 L 30 L


 

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