2008 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Mazda 2
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mazda 2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda 2 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda 2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda 2 (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 2 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 125 kg more than 2006 Mazda 2.
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 Mazda 2 (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda 2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2006 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | 2 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
