2000 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2006 Kia Sedona is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sedona (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sedona weights approximately 850 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Kia Sedona (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2006 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
