2006 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Mazda Etude
To start off, 2008 Mazda Etude 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 1,839 cc, 2008 Mazda Etude is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 878 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda Etude. 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (164 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2008 Mazda Etude | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | Etude |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1839 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1112 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
