2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Kia Sedona
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Kia Sedona were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sedona weights approximately 5 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 2008 Kia Sedona (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Sedona |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 3778 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 250 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |