2008 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 20 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.
Because 2010 Kia Sorento 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, 2010 Kia Sorento 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, 2010 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2010 Kia Sorento 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 Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Sorento |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |