2008 Kia Sportage vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sportage (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sportage weights approximately 69 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sportage 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, 2008 Kia Sportage (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2008 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sportage | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Sportage | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1216 kg |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |