2010 Kia Magentis vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Kia Magentis is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Magentis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Magentis (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Magentis should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Magentis weights approximately 448 kg more than 2005 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 (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Magentis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Kia Magentis | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Magentis | Civic |
Year Released | 2010 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |