2008 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Mini One
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mini One. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mini One would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mini One is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 9 kg more than 2006 Mini One.
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 Mini One (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Mini One will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Mini One has manual transmission. 2006 Mini One will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2006 Mini One | |
Make | Honda | Mini |
Model | Civic | One |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1598 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |