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Honda Civic Coupe vs. Scion tC (2006)

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#1 of 186 2006 Honda Civic Coupe vs. 2006 Scion tC by JBaumgart

Sep 09, 2005 (7:34 am)

What do people think about these two cars which will be going head-to-head, targeting the same demographics? I am not including in this discussion the new Si, which is more performance oriented, or the Civic sedan or hybrid, which are geared towards more "practical" and/or "green" buyers. Both the Coupe and tC will appeal to younger buyers (and their parents) looking for small, sporty, good-handling, and safe vehicles - with airbags galore - that look cool and are fun-to-drive and fun-to-be-seen-in. Yet not have too much horsepower to cause safety concerns with teenagers and sky-high insurance rates.
 
What are the pros and cons of each, and which one will sell better in the next year?

#2 of 186 Re: 2006 Honda Civic Coupe vs. 2006 Scion tC [JBaumgart] by civicex05

Sep 09, 2005 (10:03 am)

Replying to: JBaumgart (Sep 09, 2005 7:34 am)
Anyone who is over 5' 10" tall will have a difficult time fitting into the Scion TC. I'm 5' 11", and I could not even sit in the car without my head hitting the roof. I ended up buying a 2005 Civic EX which has plenty of headroom even with the sunroof. My gut feeling is that the new Civic Coupe will far outsell the Scion TC mostly due to the Honda name.

#3 of 186 Re: 2006 Honda Civic Coupe vs. 2006 Scion tC [JBaumgart] by ctalk

Sep 09, 2005 (8:07 pm)

Replying to: JBaumgart (Sep 09, 2005 7:34 am)
What are the pros and cons of each, and which one will sell better in the next year?
The Civic will most likely (almost certain) will sell better. Before I say anything about the Civic, I would like to drive it first.

#4 of 186 Head Room by JBaumgart

Sep 09, 2005 (8:09 pm)

I checked the measured headroom of the 2005 Civic Coupe (Edmunds does not have 2006 specs up yet) and at 36.9 is is actually slightly less than the tC's 37.6. So assuming they measured them the same way your head would have hit the roof on last year's Civic Coupe too. And I think I've read where the interior room on 2006 Civic line is slightly less spacious than last year's, mainly due to the sleek new windshield (even more so on the Coupe). Something to check on, for sure.

#5 of 186 Re: Head Room [JBaumgart] by civicex05

Sep 12, 2005 (5:24 am)

Replying to: JBaumgart (Sep 09, 2005 8:09 pm)
So assuming they measured them the same way your head would have hit the roof on last year's Civic Coupe too.
 
A big factor affecting head room is placement of the steering wheel. In both the Scion TC and the Toyota Corolla, I found the steering wheel was placed too far forward. This forced me to adjust the seat back more upright in order to reach the steering wheel, and consequently hitting my head on the roof. My other option was to recline the seat slightly in order to get adequate headroom, but when I adjusted the seat forward enough to reach the steering wheel, I didn't have enough foot room. I'm sure this will be a factor for buyers comparing the Scion TC to the Civic Coupe.

#6 of 186 Did the change the Head room in the 2006 TC? by filmnews

Sep 12, 2005 (7:02 pm)

I think that Toyota would have fixed this issue. This is because they are very good with consumer feedback. Does anybody know?

#7 of 186 Re: 2006 Honda Civic Coupe vs. 2006 Scion tC [JBaumgart] by joshscar

Sep 12, 2005 (9:12 pm)

Replying to: JBaumgart (Sep 09, 2005 7:34 am)
The civic will outsell the tC by far. Civic is an established name that parents trust for their kids. The better styling on the civics will also attract a lot of attention.

#8 of 186 Sales and Safety by JBaumgart

Sep 13, 2005 (2:59 pm)

Styling of course is very subjective. I'm not necessarily saying the tC is more attractive than the Civic Coupe, as I've yet to see one in person, but many probably will find it better looking overall. I think the number I heard for tC sales is around 80,000 (?), so it certainly has been a big success for Toyota. Certainly Civic sales overall will be much higher, but how about just for the Coupe?
 
As for safety, both cars have all the necessary airbags that parents are looking for, but we've yet to see any crash ratings for the new Civic. The tC is heavier, though, and all other things being equal, it MAY be the safer of the two vehicles when colliding with a still heavier, other vehicle. On the other hand, those looking for maximum fuel economy will tend to favor the Civic, which is rated to do better than the tC, mostly because it does weigh less and has smaller displacement engine.
 
I would love to hear comments from anyone who has driven both cars, ideally back-to-back and see which one they prefer, and why.

#9 of 186 tC by autoboy16

Sep 13, 2005 (4:49 pm)

Personally, I would prefer the tC mainly because my friends who often need a ride can fit in the backseat and have something to do hince the dual moonroofs and reclining rear seats. It also offers more versitillity because of the hatch and more standard features . These all come in handy when being a student. Who doesn't want a little extra horse power? The tC is almost luxurious and stylish!

#10 of 186 Mistake by autoboy16

Sep 13, 2005 (4:53 pm)

I mean and IS stylish !!!!!!!

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