2005 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,493 cc, 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Cee'd (108 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 138 kg more than 2005 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, 2012 Kia Cee'd (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Cee'd has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Cee'd will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1396 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1263 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |
