2006 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris 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 1,802 cc, 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Yaris |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1802 cc | 1296 cc |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 15310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 42 L |