2006 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Suzuki Swift
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Swift 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 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Swift. (123 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 887 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Swift. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Suzuki Swift. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic 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, 2006 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Swift. (148 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2007 Suzuki Swift | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Civic | Swift |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |