2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Sedona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Sedona would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sedona (142 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 820 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Kia Sedona (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2007 Kia Sedona 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. 2007 Kia Sedona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2007 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Sedona |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2901 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |