2005 Kia Carens vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Carens would be higher. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Carens (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carens weights approximately 213 kg more than 2010 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 Kia Carens (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carens | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Carens | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 15 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1462 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |