2004 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2011 Kia Cee'd is newer by 7 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 1,667 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Cee'd (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 518 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. 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, 2011 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1358 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |