2006 Kia Cerato vs. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Cerato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Cerato would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2006 Kia Cerato. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Cerato weights approximately 237 kg more than 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour.
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, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Cerato. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Cerato. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour has automatic transmission and 2006 Kia Cerato has manual transmission. 2006 Kia Cerato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Cerato | 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Cerato | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1763 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
