2006 Honda Element vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2006 Honda Element and 2006 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Element (157 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Element (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Element | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
