2006 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Kia Sorento (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
