2009 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 492 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Kia Sorento (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2003 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2003 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Sorento |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |