2007 Kia Cee'd vs. 2008 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 Lotus Elise is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Cee'd. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Cee'd would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2007 Kia Cee'd. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 391 kg more than 2008 Lotus Elise.
Because 2008 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Cee'd, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Kia Cee'd (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Cee'd | 2008 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Kia | Lotus |
Model | Cee'd | Elise |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1341 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 40 L |