2006 Subaru Forester vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Forester (173 HP) has 25 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic.
Because 2006 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Forester 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, 2010 Honda Civic (350 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Forester. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2006 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Subaru Forester | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Subaru | Honda |
Model | Forester | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 225 Nm | 350 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |