2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
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 Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sportage (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 360 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.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage 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, 2008 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Sportage |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |