2006 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2006 Honda Civic and 2006 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 925 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Kia Sorento (320 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Sorento |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2497 cc |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 320 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |