2007 Peugeot 407 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 Peugeot 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Peugeot 407 would be higher. At 2,228 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 407 (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 113 kg more than 2012 Kia Cee'd. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 407. (220 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Peugeot 407 | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Peugeot | Kia |
Model | 407 | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2228 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1367 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 53 L |