2004 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2009 Kia Cee'd is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 204 kg more than 2004 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, 2009 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2009 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2009 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 255 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1154 kg | 1358 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |