2005 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 2 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 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 2005 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (222 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (150 Nm). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 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 | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
