2000 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Kia Venga
To start off, 2009 Kia Venga is newer by 9 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 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Venga weights approximately 560 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, 2009 Kia Venga (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Venga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2000 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Venga has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Venga will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2009 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Venga |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 17:01 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1710 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 48 L |
