2006 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2007 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,698 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Cherokee (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 365 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Cherokee 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, 2007 Jeep Cherokee (307 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2007 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Civic | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 3698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1951 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 73 L |
