2008 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 673 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (302 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (189 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2005 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 2027 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
