2005 Toyota Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (282 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 901 kg more than 2012 Kia Cee'd. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (441 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (255 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Sequoia | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Sequoia | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2268 kg | 1367 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 99 L | 53 L |
