2000 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2008 Kia Cee'd is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Kia Cee'd. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 218 kg more than 2000 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, 2008 Kia Cee'd (235 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2000 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Cee'd has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Cee'd will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 2008 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1491 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 17.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |