2006 Honda Civic vs. 2007 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Rexton 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 384 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.
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, 2007 SsangYong Rexton (250 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton has manual transmission. 2007 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Honda | SsangYong |
Model | Civic | Rexton |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1902 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |