2007 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Kia Forte
To start off, 2013 Kia Forte is newer by 6 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Forte (154 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Kia Forte (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2013 Kia Forte has manual transmission. 2013 Kia Forte 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 | 2013 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Forte |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 52 L |
