2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 2 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 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Fiesta (263 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 441 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2006 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta. 2008 Ford Fiesta has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Fiesta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Fiesta | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fiesta | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
