2009 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 3 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, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 610 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 2009 Honda Civic is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Honda Civic. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 174 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Honda Civic | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |