2009 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Kia Rondo
To start off, both 2009 Honda Civic and 2009 Kia Rondo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Rondo (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Rondo weights approximately 147 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 Kia Rondo (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2009 Kia Rondo | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Rondo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |