2000 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sportage (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (128 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 336 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 Sportage (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage 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 Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Sportage |
Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |