2006 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2012 Renault Thalia is newer by 6 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) has 39 more horse power than 2012 Renault Thalia. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Thalia.
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) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Thalia. (105 Nm). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Thalia. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2012 Renault Thalia has manual transmission. 2012 Renault Thalia 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 | 2012 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Thalia |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1802 cc | 1149 cc |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 148 Nm | 105 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2473 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |