2006 Ford Freestyle vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Freestyle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Freestyle would be higher. At 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestyle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Freestyle (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 1395 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ford Freestyle (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (189 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestyle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Freestyle | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Freestyle | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2981 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |