2008 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Kia Carens
To start off, 2011 Kia Carens is newer by 3 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2011 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Carens weights approximately 335 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, 2008 Honda Civic (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Carens. (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2011 Kia Carens | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Carens |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |