2005 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Kia Sedona

To start off, 2006 Kia Sedona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sedona (195 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2005 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, 2006 Kia Sedona (296 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (151 Nm). This means 2006 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Honda Civic 2006 Kia Sedona
Make Honda Kia
Model Civic Sedona
Year Released 2005 2006
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1685 cc 3497 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 117 HP 195 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 151 Nm 296 Nm
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94 mm 85.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 4940 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 75 L


 

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