2007 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Kia Sedona

To start off, 2010 Kia Sedona is newer by 3 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sedona (244 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sedona weights approximately 700 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. 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 2010 Kia Sedona. 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, 2010 Kia Sedona (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2010 Kia Sedona 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. 2010 Kia Sedona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Honda Civic 2010 Kia Sedona
Make Honda Kia
Model Civic Sedona
Year Released 2007 2010
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1798 cc 3800 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 244 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 174 Nm 343 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 1980 kg
Vehicle Length 4780 mm 4811 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2891 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 80 L


 

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