2006 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Murano (231 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 120 kg more than 2005 Nissan Murano.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Nissan Murano (310 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2005 Nissan Murano | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Murano |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 82 L |