2006 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2013 Subaru Tribeca 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 (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Tribeca (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 2013 Subaru Tribeca 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 Subaru Tribeca 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 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2013 Subaru Tribeca has manual transmission. 2013 Subaru Tribeca 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 | 2013 Subaru Tribeca | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Civic | Tribeca |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1802 cc | 3600 cc |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4865 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2256 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2745 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |