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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Cerato is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Cerato weights approximately 249 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, 2009 Kia Cerato (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 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 | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1991 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 111 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |