2006 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Kia Magentis
To start off, 2008 Kia Magentis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Magentis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Kia Magentis. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Magentis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 512 kg more than 2008 Kia Magentis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Magentis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic 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, 2008 Kia Magentis (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Kia Magentis | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Magentis |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |