2006 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Kia Magentis

To start off, both 2006 Honda Civic and 2006 Kia Magentis were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Magentis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Kia Magentis. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Magentis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Magentis weights approximately 14 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.

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, 2006 Kia Magentis (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Magentis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Honda Civic 2006 Kia Magentis
Make Honda Kia
Model Civic Magentis
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1803 cc 1991 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 140 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 175 Nm 305 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 1800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1586 kg 1600 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4740 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.9 L/100km 6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 62 L