2006 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Honda Element
To start off, 2011 Honda Element is newer by 5 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Element weights approximately 20 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.
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, 2011 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2011 Honda Element | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Element |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1606 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1819 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1788 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2576 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |