2000 Kia Sephia II vs. 2007 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Sephia II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Sephia II would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sephia II. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sephia II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 542 kg more than 2000 Kia Sephia II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Kia Sephia II. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Honda CR-V (192 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sephia II. (145 Nm). This means 2007 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sephia II. 2007 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2000 Kia Sephia II has manual transmission. 2000 Kia Sephia II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Kia Sephia II | 2007 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Sephia II | CR-V |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 192 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.4 mm | 96.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1604 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 58 L |