2008 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Kia Soul
To start off, 2011 Kia Soul 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, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 79 kg more than 2011 Kia Soul.
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 (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Soul. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Soul. 2011 Kia Soul 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. 2011 Kia Soul will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2011 Kia Soul | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Soul |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1186 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 48 L |