2005 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Kia Optima
To start off, 2009 Kia Optima 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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Optima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Optima (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Optima 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, 2009 Kia Optima (229 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (155 Nm). This means 2009 Kia Optima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Optima has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Optima will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2009 Kia Optima | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Optima |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |
