2006 Honda FR-V vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda FR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda FR-V would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda FR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda FR-V (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda FR-V should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Honda FR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda FR-V has manual transmission. 2006 Honda FR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda FR-V | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | FR-V | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 30 L |