2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2009 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2009 Kia Cee'd is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Cee'd (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 3 kg more than 2009 Kia Cee'd.
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, 2009 Kia Cee'd (187 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2009 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
Model | 156 | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.6 mm | 93.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1341 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 53 L |