Honda Civic Sedan vs Kia Optima Comparison

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Things we like	--	Sharp pricing Powerful 2.0L turbo engine  Standard kit Read More
Things we don't like	--	Bumpy GT ride Thirsty engine  Stiff suspension Read More

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	10.6:1	11.3:1

Transmission

Gear Box	Variable Speed	6- Speed
Transmission Type	CVT	Automatic

Performance

Engine Displacement	1799 cc	2358 cc
Power	139 hp	185 hp
Torque	174 Nm	241 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	526 L	450 L
Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	47 L	70 L
Length	4662 mm	4855 mm
Width	1799 mm	1860 mm
Ground Clearance	133 mm	135 mm
Height	1416 mm	1465 mm
Wheel Base	2698 mm	2805 mm
Front Tread	1547 mm	--
Rear Tread	1576 mm	--
No Of Doors	4	4
Kerb Weight	1241 kg	1585 kg
Front Headroom	997 mm	--
Front Legroom	1074 mm	--
Rear Headroom	942 mm	--
Rear Legroom	950 mm	--
Gross Weight	--	2060 kg

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-Link

Wheel & Tyre

Tyre Size	215/55 R16	215/55 R17
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R16	R17
Alloy Wheel Size	--	17 Inch

Steering

Steering Type	Electric Power	Power
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius	5.3 m	5.5 m
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes

Security

Smart Access Card Entry	No	No
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	--	Yes

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Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	Yes	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	--	No

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Engine Details

Valve Configuration	SOHC SOHC	DOHC DOHC
Engine	1.8L Petrol Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve SOHC 1.8L Petrol Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve SOHC	2.4L Petrol Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.4L Petrol Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	No	No
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	No	No
On Board Computer	Yes	Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	No	Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	No	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	No
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Centre Console Armrest	Yes	Yes
Air Quality Control	--	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	--	Yes
Glove Box Cooling	--	No
Heated Seats - Rear	--	No
Automatic Headlamps	--	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	--	No
Rear Reading Lamp	--	No
Seat Lumbar Support	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	Yes	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
CD Player	--	No
DVD Player	--	Yes
Voice Control	--	Yes

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	No	Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Rain Sensing Wiper	No	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Roof Carrier	No	No
Sun Roof	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	No	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	Yes
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Solid Discs Solid Discs	Discs Discs
Fog Lights Rear	--	No
Rear Window Wiper	--	No
Rear Window Washer	--	No
Wheel Covers	--	No
Alloy Wheels	--	Yes
Tinted Glass	--	No
Rear Spoiler	--	No
Moon Roof	--	No
Chrome Garnish	--	Yes
Roof Rail	--	No
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	--	Yes

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	No	No
Leather Steering Wheel	No	No
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Outside Temperature Display	Yes	--
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Emission Control System	Yes	Yes
Advance Safety Feature	Daytime Running Lights, Hill Start Assist Daytime Running Lights, Hill Start Assist	--
Headlamp Type	Halogen Halogen	Dual projector Dual projector
Emission Norm Compliance	Euro 5 Euro 5	Euro 5 Euro 5
Fabric Upholstery	--	Yes

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