2005 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Kia Rio
To start off, 2008 Kia Rio is newer by 3 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 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Kia Rio. (96 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Rio weights approximately 57 kg more 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, 2005 Honda Civic (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio. 2008 Kia Rio has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Rio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2008 Kia Rio | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Rio |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 1153 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |