2008 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Kia Cerato
To start off, 2009 Kia Cerato 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. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Cerato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Cerato (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Cerato should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Cerato weights approximately 127 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, 2009 Kia Cerato (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Cerato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2009 Kia Cerato | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Cerato |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1393 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |