2006 Honda Element vs. 2009 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2009 Kia Cee'd is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Element would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Element (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 488 kg more than 2006 Honda Element.
Because 2006 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Cee'd. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element 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 Honda Element (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (187 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 2009 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Element | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 853 kg | 1341 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |
