2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2011 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2011 Kia Cee'd is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 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. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1023 kg more than 2011 Kia Cee'd.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Cee'd. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Cee'd. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 2011 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Land Rover | Kia |
Model | Defender | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2286 kg | 1263 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 53 L |