2006 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Scion xD
To start off, 2013 Scion xD 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 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2013 Scion xD. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion xD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 396 kg more than 2013 Scion xD. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Scion xD 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, 2013 Scion xD 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, 2006 Honda Civic (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion xD. (169 Nm @ 4440 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion xD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2013 Scion xD | |
| Make | Honda | Scion |
| Model | Civic | xD |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4440 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1725 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
