2009 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
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 Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 762 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 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, 2008 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, 2008 Kia Sorento (302 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento 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 Sorento | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Sorento |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 175 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 85.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 2027 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |