2006 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2008 Lotus Exige 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 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 159 kg more than 2008 Lotus Exige.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Lotus Exige. 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, 2008 Lotus Exige (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2008 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Civic | Exige |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |