2005 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Kia Magentis
To start off, 2009 Kia Magentis 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Magentis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Magentis (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Magentis should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Magentis weights approximately 762 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, 2009 Kia Magentis (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Magentis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2009 Kia Magentis | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Magentis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |
