2006 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2009 Toyota RAV4 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota RAV4 (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
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, 2009 Toyota RAV4 (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2009 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1802 cc | 2494 cc |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 179 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 60 L |