2006 Toyota Highlander vs. 2010 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2010 Kia Cee'd is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 3,308 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Highlander (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (108 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 59 kg more than 2006 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2006 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Cee'd. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Highlander | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Highlander | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3308 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1399 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 53 L |
