2005 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Kia Carens
To start off, 2009 Kia Carens is newer by 4 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 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Carens (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Carens weights approximately 435 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Carens. (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2009 Kia Carens | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Carens |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |