2006 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Chevrolet Traverse
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse is newer by 7 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Traverse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse (277 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 2013 Chevrolet Traverse is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse 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, 2013 Chevrolet Traverse (361 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Traverse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2013 Chevrolet Traverse | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Civic | Traverse |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1802 cc | 3600 cc |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5173 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1991 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 83 L |
