2006 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2007 Kia Cee'd

To start off, 2007 Kia Cee'd is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2007 Kia Cee'd. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Cee'd.

Because 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Cee'd. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Cee'd. (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Cee'd.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Suburban 2007 Kia Cee'd
Make Chevrolet Kia
Model Suburban Cee'd
Year Released 2006 2007
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5326 cc 1975 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 295 HP 141 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 454 Nm 186 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 93.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.1:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 9 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5580 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1880 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 3310 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 7.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 53 L


 

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