2006 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Honda Element
To start off, both 2006 Honda Civic and 2006 Honda Element were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Element (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
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 Honda Element (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2006 Honda Element | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Element |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1802 cc | 2360 cc |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 60 L |