2006 Kia Picanto vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Picanto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Picanto would be higher. At 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Cee'd (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Picanto weights approximately 683 kg more than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
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, 2012 Kia Cee'd (155 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Picanto. (100 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Picanto | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Picanto | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1317 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 53 L |
