2009 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Kia Magentis
To start off, 2010 Kia Magentis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Magentis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Magentis (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (141 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Magentis should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Magentis weights approximately 27 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, 2010 Kia Magentis (189 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Magentis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2010 Kia Magentis has manual transmission. 2010 Kia Magentis 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 | 2010 Kia Magentis | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Magentis |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |