2009 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Kia Shuma II
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Shuma II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Shuma II would be higher. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Shuma II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Shuma II (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Shuma II should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Shuma II weights approximately 820 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Honda Civic (221 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Shuma II. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Shuma II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2005 Kia Shuma II | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Shuma II |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
