2006 Honda CR-V vs. 2005 Honda Civic

To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda CR-V (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 623 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V 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 CR-V (340 Nm) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2006 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Honda CR-V 2005 Honda Civic
Make Honda Honda
Model CR-V Civic
Year Released 2006 2005
Body Type SUV Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2204 cc 1672 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 115 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 340 Nm 152 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 16.7:1 9.5:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1698 kg 1075 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1720 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.7 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 50 L


 

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