2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 59 kg more than 2008 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 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, 2008 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 Kia Sportage (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Kia Sportage 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. 2008 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Sportage |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |