2006 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Nissan Versa
To start off, 2009 Nissan Versa is newer by 3 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, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Versa. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 548 kg more than 2009 Nissan Versa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Versa. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Versa. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan Versa has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan Versa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2009 Nissan Versa | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Versa |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |