2006 Honda FR-V vs. 2006 Kia Cerato
To start off, both 2006 Honda FR-V and 2006 Kia Cerato were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Cerato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Cerato (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Honda FR-V. (124 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Cerato should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda FR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda FR-V weights approximately 73 kg more than 2006 Kia Cerato.
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, 2006 Kia Cerato (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda FR-V. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Cerato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda FR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda FR-V | 2006 Kia Cerato | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | FR-V | Cerato |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1466 kg | 1393 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
