2004 Ford Focus vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,757 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 113 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 92 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus.
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, 2012 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Focus. (251 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Focus | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Focus | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1757 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 77.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1367 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |