2006 Chrysler Sebring vs. 2007 Honda Civic

To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chrysler Sebring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chrysler Sebring would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler Sebring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler Sebring. (139 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler Sebring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler Sebring weights approximately 82 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.

Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chrysler Sebring. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic 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 Chrysler Sebring (189 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler Sebring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Chrysler Sebring has manual transmission. 2006 Chrysler Sebring will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chrysler Sebring 2007 Honda Civic
Make Chrysler Honda
Model Sebring Civic
Year Released 2006 2007
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1996 cc 1799 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 139 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 189 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 4350 RPM 4300 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1600 kg 1518 kg
Vehicle Length 4930 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.5 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 50 L