2006 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 740 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1667 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 94.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |