2007 Honda Civic vs. 2006 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 SsangYong Rexton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 SsangYong Rexton would be higher. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SsangYong Rexton (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 670 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton has manual transmission. 2006 SsangYong Rexton 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:
2007 Honda Civic | 2006 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Honda | SsangYong |
Model | Civic | Rexton |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |