2007 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Kia Rio
To start off, 2008 Kia Rio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2008 Kia Rio. (96 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Rio.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Rio. (132 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Rio. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Rio has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Rio 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 | 2008 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Rio |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 45 L |
