2010 Kia Magentis vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Magentis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Magentis would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (198 HP) has 60 more horse power than 2010 Kia Magentis. (138 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Magentis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Magentis weights approximately 335 kg more than 2011 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, 2010 Kia Magentis (305 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (193 Nm). This means 2010 Kia Magentis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Kia Magentis | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Magentis | Civic |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 198 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 193 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 11:01 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1267 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1445 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |