2005 Kia Shuma II vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Shuma II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Shuma II would be higher. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Shuma II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Shuma II (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Shuma II should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Shuma II weights approximately 808 kg more than 2009 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 Shuma II (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Shuma II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Shuma II has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Shuma II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Shuma II | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Shuma II | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
