2007 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2007 Honda Civic and 2007 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sorento (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Sorento (354 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2007 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Sorento |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 262 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 354 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 80 L |