2005 Fiat Seicento vs. 2008 Kia Cee'd

To start off, 2008 Kia Cee'd is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Seicento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Seicento would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Cee'd (108 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 2750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 589 kg more than 2005 Fiat Seicento. 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, 2008 Kia Cee'd (137 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (88 Nm). This means 2008 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Seicento.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Fiat Seicento 2008 Kia Cee'd
Make Fiat Kia
Model Seicento Cee'd
Year Released 2005 2008
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1108 cc 1396 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 53 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 2750 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 88 Nm 137 Nm
Engine Bore Size 70 mm 77 mm
Engine Stroke Size 72 mm 74.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 10.5:1
Top Speed 150 km/hour 187 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 14.5 seconds 11.7 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 810 kg 1399 kg
Vehicle Length 3330 mm 4480 mm
Vehicle Width 1520 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2210 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.2 L/100km 6.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 L 53 L


 

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