2006 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2007 Jeep Wrangler 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 3,776 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Wrangler (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Jeep Wrangler 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 Wrangler 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 Wrangler (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Jeep Wrangler has manual transmission. 2007 Jeep Wrangler will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2007 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Civic | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 3776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 82 L |
