2008 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Kia Carens
To start off, 2009 Kia Carens is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. Both 2008 Honda Civic and 2009 Kia Carens are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2009 Kia Carens. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Carens weights approximately 165 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, both vehicles can yield 189 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2009 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Carens |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1519 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
