2007 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Kia Optima
When we compare the 2007 Honda Civic's and the 2007 Kia Optima's specifications and ratings, the 2007 Honda Civic has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The 2007 Kia Optima has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2007 Honda Civic's and the 2007 Kia Optima's specifications and ratings, the 2007 Honda Civic is a better car than the 2007 Kia Optima.
2007 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Kia Optima Pricing
A used 2007 Honda Civic ranges from $4,270 to $10,996 while a used 2007 Kia Optima is priced between $2,513 to $8,900.
2007 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Kia Optima Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2007 Honda Civic loses 30.4 percent of its value and the 2007 Kia Optima loses 43.2 percent of its value. This means the 2007 Honda Civic retains 12.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2007 Kia Optima.
2007 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Kia Optima Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Civic is 9.0 out of 10 while the Kia Optima's quality rating is 8.4 out of 10. This results in the Honda Civic being ranked 2 out of 26 Best Compact Cars and the Kia Optima being ranked 8 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars.
2007 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Kia Optima Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Civic is 8.8 out of 10. For the Kia Optima the reliability rating is 7.7 out of 10. This gives the Honda Civic an advantage in reliability compared to the Kia Optima.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2007 Honda Civic’s base engine makes 140 horsepower, and the 2007 Kia Optima base engine makes 162 horsepower. The Civic is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 449 miles. The Optima is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 508 miles.This gives the 2007 Honda Civic the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2007 Kia Optima the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison
The 2007 Kia Optima, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2007 Honda Civic and the 2007 Kia Optima have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
4270 - 10996
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.304053
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
2513 - 8900
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.431597
Honda Civic Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.958065 / 10
Reliability:
8.774194 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Kia Optima Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.419361 / 10
Reliability:
7.658084 / 10
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Honda Civic Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 26Ranking
2 out of / 26Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
4 out of / 43Ranking
4 out of / 43Ranking
4 out of / 43Ranking
4 out of / 18Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
7 out of / 26Ranking
7 out of / 26Ranking
9 out of / 43Ranking
9 out of / 18Ranking
12 out of / 43Ranking
13 out of / 24Ranking
15 out of / 26Ranking
16 out of / 43Kia Optima Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 4Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 13Available Body Styles
Coupe, Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Hybrid, Natural Gas
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2007 Honda Civic Trim Levels
Not yet available
2007 Kia Optima Trim Levels
EX, LX
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
140 hp @ 6300 rpm
Torque:
128 foot-lbs @ 4300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
162 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
164 foot-lbs @ 4250 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 34 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
343 / 449 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 31 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
344 / 508 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Available
Navigation System:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.4 inches
Cargo Space:
12 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
90.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
14.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
104.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2628 lbs
Width:
69 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
176.7 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3142 lbs
Width:
71.1 inches
Height:
58.3 inches
Length:
186.4 inches
Wheelbase:
107.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/60R16