2006 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2007 Subaru Outback 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Outback (242 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 1 kg more than 2007 Subaru Outback.
Because 2007 Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2007 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Civic | Outback |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |