2003 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Kia Carens
To start off, 2006 Kia Carens is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Carens (137 HP) has 29 more horse power than 2003 Honda Civic. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Carens weights approximately 372 kg more than 2003 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 Carens (162 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Civic | 2006 Kia Carens | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Carens |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 137 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1462 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |