2008 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota RunX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota RunX would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Toyota RunX. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota RunX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota RunX weights approximately 89 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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 (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota RunX. (146 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2006 Toyota RunX | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | RunX |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 10.2 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 | 1266 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |