2007 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sportage weights approximately 360 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Sportage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2005 Kia Sportage (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2005 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Sportage |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |