2007 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2008 Kia Cee'd is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 223 kg more than 2007 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2008 Kia Cee'd (235 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Fiesta | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 77.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1368 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 53 L |