2007 Fiat Croma vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Fiat Croma is newer by 1 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 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Croma (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 1 kg more than 2007 Fiat Croma.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2007 Fiat Croma (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Croma has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Croma 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:
2007 Fiat Croma | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Croma | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1586 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |