2005 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 795 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.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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 Sorento (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (160 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento 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 Sorento | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Sorento |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 2065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |