2006 Honda Civic Review

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TO THE POINT What’s New? The 2006 Honda Civic has been completely redesigned and restyled, with a futuristic new look and a more respectable 140-horsepower engine.
Selling Points: Uncle Miser will love the fuel economy, well thought out ergonomics, standard side and side-curtain airbags
Deal Breakers: Love it or leave it styling, no traction or stability control systems

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Test Vehicle: 2006 Honda Civic EX Sedan
Price of Test Vehicle: $19,610 (including a $550 destination charge)
Engine Size and Type: 1.8-liter four-cylinder
Engine Horsepower: 140 at 6,300 rpm
Engine Torque: 128 lb.-ft. at 4,300 rpm
Transmission: Five-speed automatic
Curb weight, lbs.: 2,804
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 30/40 mpg
Observed Fuel Economy: 33.2 mpg
Length: 176.7 inches
Width: 69 inches
Wheelbase: 106.3 inches
Height: 56.5 inches
Leg room (front/rear): 42.2/34.6 inches
Head room (front/rear): 38.1/36.7 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: 5
Max. Cargo Volume: 12 cubic feet
Competitors: Chevrolet Cobalt, Ford Focus, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Optima, Kia Spectra, Mazda 3, Mitsubishi Lancer, Nissan Sentra, Pontiac Vibe, Saturn Ion, Subaru Impreza, Suzuki Aerio, Suzuki Forenza, Suzuki Verona, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Matrix, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta