2004 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Kia Shuma II
To start off, 2005 Kia Shuma II is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,792 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Shuma II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (115 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Kia Shuma II. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Shuma II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Shuma II weights approximately 66 kg more than 2004 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, 2005 Kia Shuma II (157 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Shuma II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Shuma II has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Shuma II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2005 Kia Shuma II | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Shuma II |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 157 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |