2007 Kia Cee'd vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 120 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. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1445 kg more than 2007 Kia Cee'd.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Cee'd. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Cee'd. (155 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Cee'd | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Kia | Land Rover |
Model | Cee'd | Defender |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1591 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.4 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |