2003 Citroen C2 vs. 2010 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2010 Kia Cee'd is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Citroen C2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Citroen C2 would be higher. At 1,628 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Citroen C2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Cee'd (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C2. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 317 kg more than 2003 Citroen C2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen C2. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen C2 | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | C2 | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1628 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1367 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 53 L |
