2006 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2009 Kia Sedona is newer by 3 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sedona (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 707 kg more than 2009 Kia Sedona.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Sedona. 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, 2009 Kia Sedona (350 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2009 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Sedona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2009 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Sedona |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |