2007 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (108 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 177 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
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, 2007 Honda Civic (175 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 74.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1222 kg | 1399 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |