2006 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2009 Suzuki XL7 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Suzuki XL7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Suzuki XL7 (252 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 525 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Suzuki XL7 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, 2009 Suzuki XL7 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, 2009 Suzuki XL7 (330 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2009 Suzuki XL7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2009 Suzuki XL7 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. 2009 Suzuki XL7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2009 Suzuki XL7 | |
Make | Honda | Suzuki |
Model | Civic | XL7 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3564 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |