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 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Cee'd (108 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5700 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 37 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 (137 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (133 Nm). 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 | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 137 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 75.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1226 kg | 1263 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 53 L |