Compare 2012 Honda Civic vs 2012 Kia Optima

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  • 2012 Honda Civic
    2012 Honda Civic$14,990 - $26,350
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    Engine
    1.8 4-Cylinder
    Displacement
    1.5L - 2.4L
    Fuel
    Gasoline, Gas/Electric Hybrid, Natural Gas
    Horsepower
    110 hp - 201 hp
    Torque
    106 ft-lb - 170 ft-lb
    PowerSteering
    Included
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
    Transmission
    Automatic, Manual
    Start-stop system
    Unknown
    Fuel
    Gasoline, Gas/Electric Hybrid, Natural Gas
    Fuel Consumption: City
    4.4 L/100 km - 10.7 L/100 km
    Fuel Consumption: Highway
    4.2 L/100 km - 7.6 L/100 km
    Fuel Capacity
    13.2L - 50L
    Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
    Included
    Driver-side airbag
    Included
    Passenger-side airbag
    Included
    Side airbag
    Included
    Head airbag
    Included
    Power Door Locks
    Included
    Fog lights
    Included
    Traction control
    Included
    Electronic stability control
    Included
    Emergency Brake Assist
    Included
    Tire Pressure Monitor
    Included
    Cruise control
    Included
    Back-Up Camera
    Unknown
    Adaptive Cruise Control
    Unknown
    Daytime running lights
    Included
    Automatic Highbeams
    Included
    Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror
    Included
    HID headlights
    Unknown
    Auto-leveling Headlights
    Unknown
    AM/FM Stereo
    Included
    Navigation system
    Included
    MP3 Player
    Included
    Steering Wheel Audio Controls
    Included
    CD player
    Included
    Sound system
    Included
    HD Radio
    Unknown
    Bluetooth Connection
    Included
    Induction charging for smartphones
    ✕Not Available
    Air conditioning
    Included
    Leather seats
    Included
    Power Seats
    Included
    Automatic climate control
    Included
    Heated Seats
    Included
    Leather steering wheel
    Included
    Heated steering wheel
    Unknown
    Lumbar support
    Unknown
    Cooled Seats
    Unknown
    Automatic Climate Control, Dual-Zone
    Unknown
    Heated Rear Seat(s)
    Unknown
    Power windows
    Included
    Power Mirrors
    Included
    Remote Keyless Entry
    Included
    Rain Sensing Wipers
    Unknown
    Passenger Capacity
    5 passengers
    Front Head Room
    37.7 in - 39.4 in
    Front Leg Room
    42 in - 42.2 in
    Front Shoulder Room
    53.6 in - 56.6 in
    Second Row Head Room
    34.3 in - 37.5 in
    Second Row Leg Room
    30.8 in - 36.2 in
    Second Row Shoulder Room
    52.2 in - 53.4 in
    Trunk Volume
    6.1 ft³ - 12.5 ft³
    Sun/Moonroof
    Included
    All Season Tires
    Included
    Steel Rims
    Included
    Spare Tire
    Included
    Rear Spoiler
    Included
    Wheelbase
    103.1 in - 106.3 in
    Length, Overall
    175.5 in - 177.3 in
    Width, Max w/o mirrors
    69 in
    Height, Overall
    55 in - 56.5 in
    Min Ground Clearance
    5.9 in - 6.1 in
    Panoramic Roof
    Unknown
    Alarm
    Included
    Engine Immobilizer
    Included
  • 2012 Kia Optima
    2012 Kia Optima$21,995 - $35,695
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    Engine
    2.0 Turbo 4-Cylinder
    Displacement
    2L - 2.4L
    Fuel
    Gasoline, Gas/Electric Hybrid
    Horsepower
    200 hp - 274 hp
    Torque
    186 ft-lb - 269 ft-lb
    PowerSteering
    Included
    Drivetrain
    Front Wheel Drive
    Transmission
    Automatic, Manual
    Start-stop system
    Included
    Fuel
    Gasoline, Gas/Electric Hybrid
    Fuel Consumption: City
    5.6 L/100 km - 10.7 L/100 km
    Fuel Consumption: Highway
    4.9 L/100 km - 6.9 L/100 km
    Fuel Capacity
    17.2L - 70L
    Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
    Included
    Driver-side airbag
    Included
    Passenger-side airbag
    Included
    Side airbag
    Included
    Head airbag
    Included
    Power Door Locks
    Included
    Fog lights
    Included
    Traction control
    Included
    Electronic stability control
    Included
    Emergency Brake Assist
    Included
    Tire Pressure Monitor
    Included
    Cruise control
    Included
    Back-Up Camera
    Included
    Adaptive Cruise Control
    Included
    Daytime running lights
    Unknown
    Automatic Highbeams
    Included
    Auto Dimming Rearview Mirror
    Included
    HID headlights
    Included
    Auto-leveling Headlights
    Included
    AM/FM Stereo
    Included
    Navigation system
    Included
    MP3 Player
    Included
    Steering Wheel Audio Controls
    Included
    CD player
    Included
    Sound system
    Included
    HD Radio
    Included
    Bluetooth Connection
    Included
    Induction charging for smartphones
    ✕Not Available
    Air conditioning
    Included
    Leather seats
    Included
    Power Seats
    Included
    Automatic climate control
    Included
    Heated Seats
    Included
    Leather steering wheel
    Included
    Heated steering wheel
    Included
    Lumbar support
    Included
    Cooled Seats
    Included
    Automatic Climate Control, Dual-Zone
    Included
    Heated Rear Seat(s)
    Included
    Power windows
    Included
    Power Mirrors
    Included
    Remote Keyless Entry
    Included
    Rain Sensing Wipers
    Included
    Passenger Capacity
    5 passengers
    Front Head Room
    40 in
    Front Leg Room
    45.5 in
    Front Shoulder Room
    57.2 in - 57.3 in
    Second Row Head Room
    37.6 in
    Second Row Leg Room
    34.6 in - 34.7 in
    Second Row Shoulder Room
    55.7 in
    Trunk Volume
    9.9 ft³ - 15.4 ft³
    Sun/Moonroof
    Included
    All Season Tires
    Included
    Steel Rims
    Included
    Spare Tire
    Included
    Rear Spoiler
    Included
    Wheelbase
    110 in
    Length, Overall
    190.7 in
    Width, Max w/o mirrors
    72 in - 72.1 in
    Height, Overall
    57.1 in - 57.3 in
    Min Ground Clearance
    5.3 in
    Panoramic Roof
    Included
    Alarm
    Included
    Engine Immobilizer
    Included