2006 Fiat Siena vs. 2006 Honda Civic

To start off, both 2006 Fiat Siena and 2006 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Siena. (68 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 345 kg more than 2006 Fiat Siena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Fiat Siena. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Siena. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Siena. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Siena 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.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Fiat Siena 2006 Honda Civic
Make Fiat Honda
Model Siena Civic
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1697 cc 1799 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 68 HP 139 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 136 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.6 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.2 mm 87.3 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1645 kg 1990 kg
Vehicle Length 4000 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Height 1700 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.9 L/100km 5.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 50 L


 

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