2007 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2007 Honda Civic and 2007 Kia Carens were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2007 Kia Carens. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 70 kg more than 2007 Kia Carens. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Carens. 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, 2007 Kia Carens (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Kia Carens has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Carens will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2007 Kia Carens | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Carens |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1581 kg | 1511 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |