2009 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Kia Pro-ceed
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Pro-ceed. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Pro-ceed would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Pro-ceed is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 141 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 Kia Pro-ceed weights approximately 208 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
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 Kia Pro-ceed (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Pro-ceed will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2008 Kia Pro-ceed | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Pro-ceed |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1337 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |