2006 Ford Fiesta vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Ford Fiesta 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 1,684 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Fiesta (100 HP) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 202 kg more than 2006 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2005 Honda Civic (218 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (146 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fiesta. 2006 Ford Fiesta has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Fiesta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Fiesta | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fiesta | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1684 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 99 HP |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1108 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
