2005 Seat Toledo 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 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Cee'd (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Seat Toledo. (99 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Toledo.
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 (155 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Toledo. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Toledo | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Seat | Kia |
| Model | Toledo | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 53 L |
