2008 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2013 Kia Sorento is newer by 5 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sorento (188 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sorento weights approximately 389 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, 2013 Kia Sorento (245 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1667 cc | 2400 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1639 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1735 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
