2006 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2008 Nissan X-Trail 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 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan X-Trail weights approximately 525 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan X-Trail 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 X-Trail (300 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2008 Nissan X-Trail will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2008 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2184 cc |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
