2006 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Nissan Rogue
To start off, 2008 Nissan Rogue 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Rogue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Rogue (170 HP) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Rogue should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 880 kg more than 2008 Nissan Rogue.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Rogue. 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 Nissan Rogue (237 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2008 Nissan Rogue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2008 Nissan Rogue has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Rogue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2008 Nissan Rogue | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Rogue |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 237 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1112 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |