2008 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Mazda 5
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 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda 5 would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda 5 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda 5 weights approximately 293 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 5. (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2006 Mazda 5 | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | 5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |