Honda Civic 2006 vs Honda Civic 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 149 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| Honda Civic 2006 engine produces 25 HP less power than Honda Civic 2008, whereas torque is 26 NM less than Honda Civic 2008. Despite less power, Honda Civic 2006 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 6.5 | |
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The Honda Civic 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Civic 2006 consumes 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic 2008, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Civic 2006 could require 495 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 510 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| Honda Civic 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda FR-V, Honda Stream | Used also on Honda FR-V | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Civic 2006 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Honda Civic 2006 is 3 cm shorter than the Honda Civic 2008, width is practically the same , while the height of Honda Civic 2006 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 350 litres | |
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Honda Civic 2006 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Honda Civic 2006 has 100 litres more trunk space than the Honda Civic 2008. The Honda Civic 2008 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic 2006 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Honda Civic 2008, which means Honda Civic 2006 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`675 | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 3800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 9.3/10 | |
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