2005 Kia Magentis 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 Magentis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Magentis would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Magentis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Magentis (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Magentis should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Magentis weights approximately 229 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 Magentis (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Magentis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Magentis | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Magentis | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 15 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |