2003 Opel Combo 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 Opel Combo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Combo would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Cee'd (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2003 Opel Combo. (64 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Combo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 137 kg more than 2003 Opel Combo. 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 (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Combo. (126 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Combo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Opel Combo | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Opel | Kia |
| Model | Combo | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 147 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1337 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 53 L |
