2004 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 3 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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (222 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Rondo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 2359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 222 Nm |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |