2000 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Kia Sephia II

To start off, both 2000 Honda Civic and 2000 Kia Sephia II were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Sephia II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (128 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sephia II. (109 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sephia II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Sephia II weights approximately 40 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 155 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.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Honda Civic 2000 Kia Sephia II
Make Honda Kia
Model Civic Sephia II
Year Released 2000 2000
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1672 cc 1793 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 128 HP 109 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 155 Nm 155 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1075 kg 1115 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 50 L