2005 Ford Ka 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 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Ka would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Cee'd (108 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ka. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 244 kg more than 2005 Ford Ka. 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ka. (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ka | 2008 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Ka | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1019 kg | 1263 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 53 L |