2008 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Kia Magentis
To start off, 2010 Kia Magentis is newer by 2 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Magentis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Magentis (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Magentis should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Magentis weights approximately 324 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, 2010 Kia Magentis (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Magentis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2010 Kia Magentis 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. 2010 Kia Magentis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2010 Kia Magentis | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Magentis |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1154 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
